It’s OK. We wanted to be there, too. While you may not see history in the making when Barack Obama gets sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, you can experience Chicago, the loveable metropolis he just … Continue reading
America, you have a huge decision to make tomorrow. Think of it this way, politics aside, who would be more fun to rent a vacation home with: McCain or Obama? And the bigger question: Which candidate’s state would make the … Continue reading
The carol “Silver Bells” surely must have been referring to Chicago–no offense Manhattan–in its lyric, “It’s Christmastime in the city.” No big city does it better when it comes to holiday style. And I’d like to see the economic slowdown … Continue reading
We’re in that window of the year where if you’re not paying attention, you could blink and miss those leaves turning from green to gorgeous hues of amber, gold and brown. Before it’s too late, isn’t a road trip in … Continue reading
I have a few friends who went away to their Michigan or Wisconsin vacation homes this weekend, or shall I say, vacation homes their parents own. I’m in love with the romance of that–vacationing at the same lake house every summer–and frankly, I’m also a … Continue reading