MacCallum House: A Gem In Mendocino
By Margaret McSweeney |
The “Realm” of Fashion and Food in SoHo
During Spring Break, Katie and I went window shopping along the streets of SoHo in NYC. (SoHo means South of Houston – a street in New York pronounced Howston). This charming area houses several upscale boutiques as well as a few mainstream retail names. Since it was too cold and windy to wait in the…
A Theatre Seat Review
Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark During our Spring Break trip to New York, I brought my daughters, Melissa and Katie, along with Melissa’s friend Cory to see Spiderman on Broadway. As a soon-to-be Emerson College student majoring in technical design, Melissa was eager to view this $70 million production despite the negative media about major…
Reflections on Reagan
No matter where one falls on the political spectrum, I think everyone can agree that President Reagan was a great encourager who left a lasting legacy of patriotism in the United States of America. I will never forget the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of actually meeting him. President Reagan has always been my husband’s hero. As a…
Blizzard Wizard
Facing up to two feet of snow in Chicagoland, the epicenter of what is being tagged as an historic blizzard, I am getting prepared for the storm by putting together a blizzard box. Reaching out to Twitter and Facebook friends, I asked for the “best advice” on how to become a blizzard wizard. First, I…
Imua!
A great Hawaiian saying is “Imua!” which means to move forward with confidence and courage. It’s a great word for the upcoming new year as we explore new opportunities and perhaps face fears. This week, I put into practice “imua” by facing my fear of ziplining. Yes, I stepped off a wooden platform to soar…
The Maestro of Music Shares His Grace Notes on Life: Wayne Messmer
Wayne Messmer greeted my friend and me with a song when we met during a business lunch. He approached the table at Wildfire in Schaumburg and sang, “When the moon meets the sky like a big apple pie that’s…” He pretended to hold a microphone and encouraged me to sing in response and so I…
The Heart of Rachael Ray: Recipes and Rescues
What a delight to meet Rachael Ray at Barnes & Noble Oak Brook. She was in Chicagoland to promote her latest book Look and Cook! Before she signed books, Rachael hugged dogs. Rescue dogs from Chicago Canine Rescue. Rachael loves dogs, and she got lots of smooches from the pooches. The dog featured in this…
Cooking with the Bible
Since mid-September, the women’s Bible study group at Lutheran Church of the Atonement has been reading the Bible from cover to cover in 90 days! The discipline of this Zondervan study is to read 12 pages a day. I confess that I am still a week behind in my reading, but I am determined to…
Grab Your Cape!
Waiting for Superman has made us all realize that change needs to happen within our educational system. However, this paradigm shift in education will take time. So what can be done immediately while a longer term plan is put into place? The answer: Grab your cape and become a superhero! Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama…