Category: Writing
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Fireworks in Chicago!

Visiting a friend last night in Chicago. Every suburb has their own light show. July 4th firework shows were LOUD and went from 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm. Here’s how it looked. First photo, fireworks were starting low, 8:30 pm. Second photo, fireworks started getting higher. Now, two light shows. Third photo, three light shows…
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Silence… says the Universe!

Recently, my daughter and I went on a walk. It was a windy day. She was riled up about something that happened at work. It was one of those conversations that was going on and on and on. There would not be a good resolution. I admit, I was thinking it was time to change…
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Chicago: James Bond 007 first-ever exhibit…

Chicago – The Griffin Museum of Science & Industry (Griffin MSI) has a new exhibit, “007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond.” When I was young, my mother got so excited when there was a new James Bond movie coming out. Many of us would agree, even argue, that Sean Connery was the best…
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Storm clouds…

This past weekend we had different storms. One of them came with tornado warnings. I was outside, the sky was getting dark and I noticed these clouds. At first glance, it looked like a funnel cloud might be forming. We know in instances like this, we need to take cover. However, there is a part…
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Herbal Tea – Twinings (Marketing & New Packaging)

There are many different Lemon & Ginger Herbal tea brands out there. While they might have the same Lemon/Ginger name each have distinct flavors. There is a brand I bought once, somewhere, can’t find it again called, “Teekanne,” a German brand. I really liked the flavor, but alas, no where to be found and on…
