Life Places
Kauai is a Special Place
There are many places I have visited, but none more amazing than Kauai.
Places
Smithsonian Open Access
Something exciting just happened – The Smithsonian just released “Smithsonian Open Access” which allows you you to download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking.
Places
Green Circles On the Ground From the Plane?
Recently while flying back to Chicago from San Francisco I noticed a number of green circles on the ground somewhere around Nevada.
Places
Return to Myrtle Beach
Each spring break for almost as long as I could remember – my parents packed up us kids and made the drive to Myrtle Beach, SC for what was always an awesome week. Sure – we had that one day at the mall, but everything else was awesome. The beach, the arcade, the mini-golf, and […]
Crazy Signs/Places Places
If Only It Was That Easy…
On a recent trip to the Dominican Republic – I saw this sign at the airport: Even with bug repellent – those mosquitos were all over me and I came back with all sorts of bites. Perhaps someone needs to let the CDC know it is harder than not letting the mosquitos biting people.
Places
Rick Bayless' Garden Tour
Last night we went on the Rick Bayless’ Garden Tour and it was a fantastic experience. I have a garden in our backyard as well as just started a community garden at my son’s school this past spring and learned so much from the tour! The head gardener took us through the garden, talked about […]
Places TV
Out of Order: The Amish
I have to admit – I got sucked into watching the show “Out of Order: The Amish“. I will also admit I have always been fascinated by the Amish. Until watching this show – I had nothing but the utmost respect for them. Hardworking, community oriented, etc. While I still appreciate and respect them – […]
Hints HOWTOs Places
The Delicate Balance of Parenting
I love my kids more than I ever thought possible. Once and awhile everything fits together nicely and you feel like you everything is in balance. Most days however there is a constant multi-dimensional game of tug of war going on with both parents over how to do x, y, and z with the kids.
Places
World Trade Center Must Read
I have been following the World Trade Center area since the horrific events unfolded just short of 10 years ago. If you are curious about the reconstruction of 1 World Trade Center – take a look at this great illustration/timeline: http://www.bspcn.com/2011/08/28/world-trade-center-reborn/.
Places
My Kind of Town
A few weeks ago A and I went on a special tour of Chicago given by Geoffrey Baer. If you are from this area – you know him from the WTTW tours of the city/suburbs. The weather was iffy – and we ended up driving home through tornadic conditions, but we had a great time. […]
Places
LandRover Event – Year 2
Last year right after we bought the LR3 – we decided to do a LandRover sponsored event to learn just what the vehicle is made for/can do (besides look really sweet). We got some video/photos but they just did not see to do what we did justice. This year we brought some friends along who […]