Category Archives: Places to Go

My niece and nephew came to town for a 10-day visit. On the last Saturday in June, my daughter and I took them to Crystal Lake to see the 25th America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta. Maybe 50 boats were entered in … Continue reading →

Got you wondering, don’t I? Here’s how it happened. To the left of the main jump there was a second, smaller jump with a wooden stairway along the edge. I spotted a couple people on the stairs taking photos, so … Continue reading →

Three or four times a year I see signs announcing a competition open to the public at the Norge Ski Club. I’ve wanted to go for some time, but I’ve always been busy — until this past June 13th. In … Continue reading →

Several of my friends from work spent last Thursday evening at the Art Institute to see the new Modern Wing. Knowing that I am pretending to learn about art, they invited me along. Since I was heading to the city … Continue reading →

Of all the art I saw (sculptures and paintings) during my trip to Chicago on June 11, this was the one that impressed me the most. The plaque beneath the drawing reads: Have No Narrow Perspectives Ryan Oakes & Trevor … Continue reading →