Sometimes you just have to stop and listen to what the universe is trying to tell you. In my case the message is clear—take five. Maybe I’ll even take ten. Time for a little break. I’ll be back soon.
In the meantime…
Wishing you a wonderful weekend and a Happy Easter! Hope you find countless reasons to smile!
xo—
~M
No matter that spring hasn’t shown up here yet. I spent a quiet weekend with family, relaxing around the fire, eating comfort food, watching movies, and reading—perfect! Hope you had a great one!
It’s the best feeling in the world to see your hometown skyline come into view after being away from it for so long. Sweet Home Chicago, indeed.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Hope you find countless reasons to smile!
xo—
~M
Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Building—all dressed up for the Holidays. The Charles Beersman designed beauty has been lighting up the city’s skyline since 1921, save for three periods when the lights were dimmed—during World War II; in 1971 when new lights were installed; and 1973-74 during the energy crisis. Commissioned by William Wrigley, Jr., in 1920, for his chewing gum company, his directive was clear—he wanted his company headquarters to be impressive. read more
For a brief moment I stood transfixed. This place with its well-worn footprint, its sprawling lawns, and walled-in exterior, had at one point long ago, been home to a young woman who had had a profound impact on the life and work of F. Scott Fitzgerald. read more
There is no plaque on the front door of this country estate announcing that a great author once slept here—no flashing lights or crass signage alerting curious souls that the young teenage girl who once resided here was the author’s unrequited love and his inspiration for The Great Gatsby’s Daisy Buchanan—but we locals know the lore of this deteriorating Lake Forest, Illinois mansion—we know this is the place where F. Scott Fitzgerald came calling on Miss Ginevra King back in the summer of 1916. read more
Chicago, near the corner of Randolph and Michigan
Chicago may have lost its bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games, but the City of Big Shoulders has been too busy playing host to other big events to look back—the Ryder Cup last week, the Chicago Marathon and college football at Soldier Field over the weekend. read more
Chicago’s Aon Center
