Unplugged Travel

It's this time of year that I am able to catch up on the 40 or so travel magazines that have formed various piles around my apartment.  National Geographic Traveler, Afar, Travel and Leisure... to quote a good friend, it's like my porn.  But I do more than just look at the pictures, I actually [...]

My Slow Season

I'm not crazy about the concept of New Year's Resolutions because I feel like by making one you're almost setting yourself up for failure.  But each January 1st marks more than just a New Year for me, it marks the beginning of my slow season. My work is seasonal and always changing, which is why [...]

Indiana Hike

These images are several weeks old, but rather late than never - right? Essie and I met up with Emily and Crosby for a little Indiana hike at Prophetstown State Park near Lafayette, IN.  The pups enjoyed seeing one another almost as much as Em and I did.  After the hike we may or may [...]

[19] Image of the Week

"Christmas Sunset" On Christmas afternoon, Essie and I went for a walk.  Winnetka was quite while lit windows revealed Christmas scenes of kids still in their pajamas playing with new toys, friends and family laughing over a bottle of wine and all around happiness.  We walked to Crow Island, my elementary school, and, despite Winnetka's [...]

[18] Image of the Week

Girl With The Camera This morning I made a discovery... a memento from Emily and Brody's wedding last year.  The whole photo booth idea at weddings is very trendy right now and guests have a lot of fun dressing up and posing for the stationary camera after a couple of cocktails.  One strip is then [...]

Chloe, Gigi and Annie

Chloe's Great Grandmother, "Gigi," was in town for Thanksgiving. (And, of course, Annie can't help but make an appearance when there's a camera around!)