I adored the “A Very Young” series of books by Jill Kremenz when I was young – especially the Dancer and Gymnast versions. The photos were superb, and I envisioned myself living Stephanie and Torrance’s lives. Oh how I wished that I could live in New York City and attend the School of American Ballet […]
Two interesting events in two different cities caught my eye for this weekend. If you’re in Chicago, this weekend brings the Botanic Garden’s Antiques & Garden Fair. Preview night is tonight, with time of entry linked to your donation. If you’d just like to peruse, the Fair continues Friday and Saturday from 10-7, and Sunday […]
Remember when you were a child, and your lips couldn’t keep up with your brain because you had so much to say? No? Well, I do, and it’s happening again this morning. I’ll type as fast as I can: Liz’s crane arrived on Friday, and I’ve taken a few photos. I think the picture above […]
I hope everyone had a nice (cold) Easter weekend. Seems like winter wanted to see what Easter was like in many locations, including Chicago. At least we didn’t get rain. I spent Saturday making the cookies pictured above. The carrot cookie cutter had been sitting on my kitchen counter, taunting me, since March 1 or […]
My son started outdoor soccer training yesterday, which means that I am back to sitting in the car with a pile of stuff to read in the passenger seat. When soccer is in season (when isn’t it?) I have no problem keeping up with the onslaugh of weekly New Yorkers plus the rest of my […]
