This time of year here in Chicago, we take beauty wherever we can find it. Two days ago it was absolutely beautiful so I decided to treat myself to a rare visit to our local forest preserve. Admittedly this is a very rare treat with the cost of gas being prohibitive. It was a bright … “Fall Begins to Give Way to Winter in Chicago”
Category: That’s Life
Chicago: Intelligent Gardening
Denver, New York and other parts of the country have already had their first brush with winter snow. We, in Chicago, on the other hand, have had a pretty easy time this fall. Gardeners are not disappointed. In Chicago we’ve been enjoying a delightful — though all too short — fall. Trees and other seasonal … “Chicago: Intelligent Gardening”
Skip the Quick Fix – Feel the Pain
I'm an avid enthusiast when it comes to self-help and positive thinking. There's a lot to be said for both. But a long time ago I found that there's a lot more to survival in this world than these have to offer. As a freelance writer and an entrepreneur I've had ample opportunity and lots … “Skip the Quick Fix – Feel the Pain”
For All Workers Everywhere
Before enlightenment, Chop wood, Carry water. After enlightenment, Chop wood, Carry water. zen proverb Once upon a time a young man went on a quest seeking wisdom. He came to a town where there were people working diligently on a variety of projects. He was very curious about all the … “For All Workers Everywhere”
Appearance Is Not Everything
The other day I had an interesting conversation with a dear friend. In passing, I mentioned that my daughter got a very beautiful tattoo. And I pulled up a picture of it I’d just taken. She didn’t even want to look at it. “All tattoos are bad,” she said. “No matter what it looks like, … “Appearance Is Not Everything”