Of sailing, slack lining, flying trapezing, and fire eating
What a weekend! It was amazingly fun – all the more so because it was so random and spontaneous! Sailing… Just the day before, Roger and Tracey asked us if Continue reading
Omakase at Katsu
A once a year treat to ourselves – omakase at Katsu. Amazing experience – my mouth just waters thinking about it. The beef tartare with ahi tuna and quail egg Continue reading
Back to back evenings at the CSO
Jeff got back to back performances from the Rivers series at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Not that I’m complaining – I’m beginning to appreciate the nuances of orchestra playing, how Continue reading
First solid cutaway catch
It’s not the prettiest of tricks (and I still really need to work on straightening out those legs), but I caught my cutaway catch – WITH BOTH HANDS! Now, if Continue reading
Trapeze Sunday
Went for my flying trapeze make up class this past Sunday, and worked on the cutaway. Improved on the forceout turnaround – at least I’m learning to complete the forceout Continue reading
A South American Tasting
Wine tasting at the R’s this past Friday. The plan originally was to do a Argentine tasting, but then we thought to invite Bill, the wine lecturer/columnist. He had a Continue reading
More slackline fun by the lake
Another beautiful, beautiful, beautiful evening out. No winds, clear blue skies, just on the right side of cool. We practically ran out of work to get to the lake this Continue reading
Chicago Skyline Plunge
When Aileen told me the Chicago Skyline Plunge was looking for rope volunteers for their Sunday event with the Chicago Respiratory Health Association, I jumped at the chance. Not only Continue reading
Evening at the CSO
We headed to the CSO last Wednesday evening for the symphony. I enjoyed the whimsical “The Toy Box” by Debussy, as well as Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante defunte. However, Continue reading
Counting down to Paradise
In a few weeks, it’s off to Cozumel we go! A week of blissful diving, and ruin exploration. To get into the mood, and to learn more about our destination Continue reading
