We needed a pumpkin and, despite the distance, decided to drive out to Michigan.
Chicago thinks pink
Many of Chicago’s major buildings have been bathed in pink light in October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including the Tribune Tower and the Intercontinental Hotel.
American Gothic
Frankenstein’s monster and his bride on a Michigan farm. © 2013 Celia Her City.
An apogee in bloom
This week the Formal Garden around the Conservatory was plowed under.
Portraits in the park
Lately, the parks have been full of families getting a good start on their Christmas cards.
Inside the Brewster
The rough-hewn Brewster Apartment Building dominates the area around Pine Grove and Diversey where I often shop. A early residential hi-rise built in the Romanesque style, it was touted at the time of its 1893 completion as “the world’s most perfect apartment house.”
It comes with the fare
Sometimes riding the bus is a pretty good deal, especially when it comes with beautiful views of the Lake.
Witchy fantasia
A convincing vision of sinister female power run amok.
Our new baby rhino named King
Zoo-goers are thrilled with the Lincoln Park Zoo’s new baby rhino. The 2-month-old calf, named King, was born at the zoo and has been on view since September 17. Sixty pounds at birth, King already weighs around 200 pounds.
Radically different apple pie
After making pies most of my life, I’ve recently been getting into making French-style tarts.
Mystery of travel
Does I like travel, or dislike it? My jury’s out, because travel is so often inconclusive.
Sweet liberation
By custom, there are areas in the parks where dogs can play. I never knew about this gathering place at Wrightwood and Lakeview near the Elks Memorial until I passed by around dusk one day.
