Chicago Was Good to Me

Chicago forgot that it was November this past weekend and threw it's charms at me in showers of sparkles and hospitality...perfect 75 degree weather, light balmy breeze blowing, perfect companion. Just long enough for me to get a lay of the land: no long hours in a museum, waiting in line to get the tip-top view from the Sears building, no trip to the zoo. Just a nice leisurely walkabout along the Chicago River and the Magnificent Mile, a stunning river cruise, jazz at the Drake Hotel, a wander through the eclectic Andersonville neighborhood at night and food, food, food (not nearly enough for my liking!) I'll take 48 hours anytime and soak up that city.

The Young and the Restless

What can I say about lovely young girls who have no qualms about posing for photos in fun outfits just for the hell of it? My adorable niece answered my desperate call for help this weekend when I wanted live models to pose in some of my vintage items for my Etsy shop. She arrived with her fun friend for a two hour photo session on my patio and a fantastic time was had by all. The Niece is a bull in a china shop so clothes were strewn around, dancing to the Black Eyed Peas ensued- all during a great lashing of rain which we all ignored- and I got what I needed- incredible shots of the Young and Restless in outfits from long ago.....and they wore them so well. Can't wait to wrangle these wildcats again.

Blue Moon at Dean's

The turtle man had the Blue Moon Beer Group down last month for dinner at the coast. What is it about our little piece of heaven down at Alligator Point? No crashing waves, pristine white sands, goofy rows of colorful row houses....just a wild bit of Florida beach that you can still walk your dog on, watch the subtle but awesome sunset without a high rise in the way and hang out with people you like eating fried grouper and cornbread. If you're lucky you get to listen to live music, too.

Thanks, Dean...

The breeze has finally picked up again on the river, a warm one indeed- but a breeze no less. I've arrived back to the River House to be greeted by Lili Doodle, the new dog on the scene, and an empty house but the pleasant calm that I feel whenever returning here has decended upon me. A quick jaunt to the north end of Brevard county to visit my father and then a sprint down to the south end to the beaches of Melbourne to have some time with my dear friend Jenny have brought me to this satisfied state of mind where I can think clearly again.