Blog — Travel

I admit it.  I cried last night knowing that I’d be coming into work today for the last time to a cube with my name on it. I am being moved out of my beloved Tribune Tower.  Our company has split and Publishing did not end up with the real estate.  Starting next week Technology will work from our printing plant.  I know that a building is not a living breathing thing with a soul that matters for eternity but this move makes me grieve. I grew up with the Sunday Trib and listening to WGN. Working in the Tower is...

I've fallen in love with a sandwich (yes it happens periodically) at a rather foo foo (or is it phoo phoo) place.  It's a pot roast sandwich.  Yes.. you would fall in love too.  How can you not.  I wanted my dad and mom to try it out but it's not one of those "dad hang out" places.  He's not a foo foo guy.  Hot dog stand yes, steak and potatoes, yes.  Place to see and be seen...never.  In order to make sure they check it out, I arranged a Saturday morning breakfast at Beatrix.  Ugh.  I like sleeping in on...

A few weeks ago I had a fun surprise at my day job.  One of our vendors brought a person in from India to work with me for a couple weeks.  A friend of mine in India found out she was coming and gave her a present for me. Work doesn't feel like work when you have presents show up from across the world.  Feel free everyone...just kidding.My friend Priyanka surprised me with a tote bag and a bracelet.  Two things that I don't think you ever have enough of. :)  The bag represented her culture with a traditional wedding...

A couple weeks ago our nieces joined us for a Saturday.  It seems it is becoming a tradition for one of them to pick a pumpkin and then make pumpkin pie out of it.  Before the pumpkin was cut the youngest thought we should take pictures and put ju--ry (jewelry) on it for a decoration.  As you wish, so it shall be (sometimes).   Meanwhile the older is in the kitchen “preparing” the pumpkin.  I say “preparing” because it seems she wants the pie, but doesn’t like to touch the stringy stuff in the inside nor touch the seeds and...

Had a terrific opportunity to go to Argentina last week!  So I'll share some photo hightlights from the trip1.  Hit the ground running as soon as we landed and started our walking tour.  Here's one of my first shots from Plaza de Mayo.   2.  Priorities, priorities.... always have to take time out for coffee and sweets.  My sister is wearing our sweet little blue topaz ring.   3.  Everywhere you turn, there is another amazing structure that is old hat for the people walking by.  My sister is wearing our mutli-strand necklace (sold out).   4.  A day trip to...