Summer On The Kankakee River
Illinois winters are brutal, but summer brings a special kind of beauty to the banks of the Kankakee River:
Mesmerized by Monet’s Water Lilies At The High Museum of Art In Atlanta, Georgia
Mesmerizing. From across the gallery, Monet’s 42-foot painting undulated. Soft pink blossoms reflected on the indigo pond, rippling where blue-green lily pads broke the surface. Closer, the illusion of movement was replaced by one of depth. Rosy red lilies floated on water so crystalline it seemed I could see clear to the bottom. Through August … Read more
Veggie Fest, Feeding Stomach And Spirit
I didn’t know what to expect at the Veggie Fest 2009. Advertised as “Good Food, Healthy Living,” the fourth annual Chicagoland event was sponsored by Science of Spirituality, a non-profit organization located in Naperville, Illinois whose members are deeply committed to a spiritual way of life based on meditation, service to others, and personal transformation. … Read more
My Life In A Two Minute Video, Or Why I Travel
This is how I used to feel about my life: Now, that’s why I travel, take photographs, and write…..life is about the journey, not about the destination.
Five Little Known Fascinating Facts About Downtown Chicago
With everything Chicago has to offer, it’s not surprising that some of the most interesting facts about the city have either faded into obscurity or become tangled in rumor and myth. Let’s set the facts straight: Windy City Nickname and the Birth of Skyscrapers One of the most common misconceptions is about the city’s nickname, … Read more
