Monthly Archives: April 2008

(Even More) Photographer Love

I can tell putting this post together is going to be frustrating. I’ve already tried twice to upload a photo and been denied. Good thing I started extra early. Anyway, the end of April is rapidly approaching, and I’m starting to think about Mother’s Day. (Actually, it’s the retailers who are starting to think about […]

Earth Day

Earth Day couldn’t have arrived at a nicer time in Chicago. The trees are just beginning to leaf out; warmer weather is not only here, but seems to be thinking about staying. The magnolias and daffodils are in bloom, and the peonies are growing! Looking for a way to mark the day? May I suggest: […]

How to give yourself insomnia

Wow. What a fabulous weather weekend (and no, I did not make it over to the Antiques & Garden Fair). My favorite U10 soccer team started the spring season with two wins, and my teeth were not chattering on the sidelines. Sunday’s game was actually warm and summer-like! But I promised you a story about […]

Friday Flickr Five

Another glorious spring day. Who would’ve thunk it just one short month ago? Looking forward to more of the same ….. On with the Five: clean Ruby-crowned Kinglet Orchid 1 Spring Sun Fruity Mix #5 sounds perfect on a Friday afternoon! Have a wonderful (warm? sunny?) weekend. See you back here on Monday.

Wheeeeeeee!

Seriously. This is all it takes, people. Just give me a day above 70, and I shift into bliss. I’m full of energy, ready to tackle anything. Driving home from Pilates, my car told me it was 71, and I started to smile. And then I hit the flower store for some ranunculi. Gorgeous, huh? […]