In 2014, I left the corporate world and hung up my own shingle as a marketing consultant and writer. This meant that except for occasionally working from a client’s office or a coffee shop, I was spending most days working at home. Throughout the year, I received many...
I first spotted the tattered fabric flapping in the wind while sitting at a red light on Lincoln Avenue. When the light turned green, I could see the full sign as I moved forward. There’s something about the way paint deteriorates when applied to brick. I love what...
Although my alarm was set for 4:50 am, I was awake long before the first “beep beep beep” sounded from my phone. This morning started like so many others: throwing the covers back, drenched in sweat. Ah, hot flashes. They rob me of precious sleep, make me feel...
Chicago winter has been long and cold. Very cold. Under normal circumstances when I have writer’s block or need to solve a creative problem, I go for a bike ride. Something about the rhythmic nature of riding and exploring works for me every time. That’s...
Each year I look back on my photos and try to pick my favorites from the year. It always amazes me that I can remember where I was and what I was feeling as I took the photo. Here are my choices for 2013: 13. We’re lucky to have a venue for track cycling so...
