I wasn’t about to let this glorious day slip away without getting out for a walk. Sunshine and 80- degree temperatures this early in March is a rarity. When I stepped out the back door, I discovered this glorious stand of daffodils in full bloom. I could almost hear them saying, “We just couldn’t wait … “Daffodils Herald Early Spring in Chicago”
Category: Spring
Beyond the Rapture
Here it is, May 22 The “rapture” has come and gone, and, oh, my…. I’ve missed it! Or maybe, I just wasn’t among the chosen ones and this is hell and I’m doomed to stay here for the duration. Well, that’s ok. I had a birthday to celebrate with my daughter. Chicago doesn’t offer all … “Beyond the Rapture”
Spring Perspective in Chicago
I do hope you took some time to get out of doors today. Even a short walk around your home can help to refresh and rejuvenate. Today, May Day, has traditionally been set as a day of celebration throughout the world. At no time has a day to regroup been more important. Yes, we’ve got … “Spring Perspective in Chicago”
Chicago: Spring’s First Robin
Don’t let the cold weather this weekend discourage you. Spring really has arrived in Chicago. Sadly, I didn’t have my camera handy when I left the house this morning so I don’t have a picture. But I saw my first robin of the season today. It was the most beautiful robin I’ve seen in a … “Chicago: Spring’s First Robin”
What writers do
Do you have what it takes to be a writer? Take a quick quiz – and decide for yourself: Answer the following questions on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being least Do you look for the unexpected in everything you do? Do you look beyond the obvious? Do you have an insatiable curiosity? Do … “What writers do”