Ablaze

I've just watched the most breathtaking sunset from my window. Unfortunately, now I am trying to type with large orange blotches in my vision.
No, I am not too old to look at the sun...

Unemployment does have it's perks

Don't mistake that for a complaint. I am literally counting down the days until I start my new job. But then I find myself napping on the beach at 11am on a day like this and I can't help but think...I'll sure miss this.

How Do I Love Thee

Let me count the ways...

Too sweet to eat

For their honeymoon, my dear friend from Tokyo and her husband toured North America, including a visit to Chicago. In true Japanese fashion they insisted on giving ME gifts, including this box of sweets.
Everything is cuter in Japan. Even the candy. Like I'll ever be able to eat those.

Fashion Friday

Ours is not to reason why, I suppose

 

(yes, that's a skirt. No, that's not a woman or a kilt)

Streets of London

 In a matter of 30 minutes a Dickensian mist settled over the city. I was on my way home but took a detour to the lake...

 

Happy new holiday!

December is more than bearable because of the holiday cheer, the brightly lit bushes, the garland and wreaths and ornaments. Come the new year, the decorations come down or simply become tired. Well, I say, let's refresh! Let's come up with some new reasons to celebrate and new decorations to brighten the city during this dark and icy season.

Once I come up with a new holiday name (that's the most important part), I'll get on the phone with the mayor and see what I can do.