The First Snow of the Season
Two days ago, we had the first snow of the season here in Chicago. Just as the forecast predicted, the temperature fell below zero, the wind picked up, and the rain started. And then I missed it.
View ArticleLife, Currently.
Winter is in full swing here in Chicago. And now there's no denying it. Here's what it life currently looks like here: -8C with a real feel of of -19C.
View ArticleThe Forlorn Cantina
The trail is closed. Lake Michigan has frozen over. The city sits a few miles down the road, outlines of big boxes mostly obscured by the grey and the snow. But the forlorn looking Cactus Cantina...
View ArticleLife, Currently.
Just back from a walk around the neighbourhood. This is what the North Pond looked like last week. This week has been endless grey days with rain, sleet and fog. Still smarting from our Christmas...
View ArticleThoughts on the Holiday Season
It all made sense to me as a I walked home from Netball Olivia's impromptu Christmas get-together. I understood what these cold, snowy Northern Hemisphere holidays mean to me.
View ArticleDressing for Winter: 11 Things I’ve Learned About Living in the Cold
I had little idea how people lived in snowy climates before I came to Chicago. I was baffled and more than a little intimidated. But I'm still here. I'm surviving! Here's a brief wrap up of how I've...
View ArticleOde to the Chicago Winter
The American put the finishing touches on this new short film, ‘Ode to the Cold Chicago Winter’ a few days ago, and we released it into the world. It’s a perfect day to kick back, snuggle up and enjoy...
View ArticleDoing Backflips in San Francisco
San Francisco is still a place that makes my heart do backflips. But there's much more to San Francisco than a bunch of buildings on a peninsular surrounded by water. There's a vibe, a magnetic field....
View ArticleHow is it Almost December?
As quickly as November was ushered in, it has been rushed out. Things seem to be moving faster now, and I find myself worrying again about time. Where did this year go? How is it possible we're a month...
View ArticleCollection 366 – Week 3
The past week was rather unremarkable and already the winter lethargy has set in.
View ArticleCollection 366 – Week 8
Long walks with new podcasts, adventures in the Outer Richmond, personal accomplishments and dramatic skies. It was a good week.
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