My New Friend

While working the registration counter for exhibitors recently, I made a new friend. This friend stopped by at the most opportune moment in the day. My new acquaintance instantly put a smile on my face and things that I was dealing with just melted away. As check-in opened, we quickly realized that many of theContinue reading “My New Friend”

Paint, Dance & Be Merry

Has anyone been to a painting party? Not like painting someone’s house, although that could be something someone might organize. I mean a party where a group of friends gather at a storefront downtown, have a glass of wine, and attempt to replicate a painting while an energetic artist provides instructions in such a wayContinue reading “Paint, Dance & Be Merry”

Run For The Hills

…or around the track, or down the scenic path, or along the planned city route. Since the oppressive heat and humidity here in Illinois has finally given way to the cool of fall, I am seeing people outside again resuming their running routines. Lately I seem to be bumping into people who are training forContinue reading “Run For The Hills”

Some Like it Hot

Discussing the perfect temperature can be a subjective topic; the perfect temperature of your room when sleeping, the perfect temperature to hop in the pool, the perfect temperature to go fishing… People have their own opinions – some like it hot, some don’t. There is one area, however, where there is no debate on whatContinue reading “Some Like it Hot”