When we were planning this recent visit to be with family in Chicago, we knew there would be numerous things to see and do, so timing our visit to coincide with some of them was essential. We organized this to include a road-trip to Continue reading →
Art and Architecture Road Trip, Part II- Plano, Illinois to Columbus, Indiana or, Architecture: Mies to Eero
After the exciting and informative tour of Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Farnsworth House, we looked for a restaurant in Plano, IL, and found a small, family-run Mexican place with décor dedicated to Frida Kahlo. To drive to Columbus, Indiana, we Continue reading →
Art and Architecture Road Trip Chicago-Plano-Columbus
This month (June) we did a road trip from Chicago, south and east to see some icons of modern architecture before summer set in. We had planned and timed our trip to bookend some exhibitions and events we knew we wanted to be in Chicago for. I’m going to post a few images Continue reading →
Women+ March on Olympia – 2018 Rally
It was a truly exciting day to be a part of, and an honor to attend one of the January 20 rallies for Women+ Continue reading →
Fire and Ice – Kona to Chicago
We left Kona with temperatures in the low 80s, arrived at SeaTac that evening to a difference of 50 degrees. Two days later Annie was off to Chicago where temperatures were lower yet. Ice at the beach is something I’m just not used to. When she returned to the PacNW the temperature was warmer but still cold enough for a light dusting of snow on Christmas Eve.