My husband Jon got a motorcycle yesterday. I think they are interesting and all, but I'm scared that they just aren't safe. It almost makes me feel like part of all the saftey and security that we have in the village here is lifted somewhat when you're out riding around on two wheels. How many Jetta or BMW accidents do you see in Lincoln Park ( Read more... )

I went to Starbucks at Sheffield/Armitage this morning to try one of those new Malt Fraps. They were out of Malt stuff, so I ended up with a plain old Mocha Frap instead. I went over to Salon 1800 to see my best friend Jen and get some Aveda spray wax. I noticed that the Urban Gardner did in fact move to their new Elston location, because their ( Read more... )

The Urban Gardner is one of my favorite 'finds' on wonderful Armitage Avenue. They are just west of the Starbucks at Sheffield, on the north side of the street. This little shop, which actually occupies a brownstone-style building, has tons of nooks and crannies with trenmendous finds everywhere. In particular, I always make it a point to use ( Read more... )

I've been very excited lately, with all the warm weather we've been experiencing here in Lincoln Park. I've been walking Kegger around the Village, jogging with my husband down to the park and lakefront.... and my most invigorating moment of the new season: My first Frap at Starbucks. I try to make it happen on a Saturday, when the weather is ( Read more... )