“Are you spoiled?” she asked. The context was the fact that I got to board the airplane before she did—I had “Sky” on my ticket and she had Zone 3. I laughed it off and denied it but it has stuck with me for months. Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: May 2015
A Little Mountain Misadventure
I am usually game for trying just about anything. I think I have proved that time and time again in my marriage to Mr. Diamond. Trekking off to Australia to live immediately comes to mind. It is all part of the adventure called life. But Continue reading →
Reach for The Sky – Shoreline Sightseeing
As part of the North Iowa Bloggers I was provided a free Architectural Tour by Shoreline Sightseeing. All thoughts and opinions are 100% honest and my own. When I think of Chicago I think of deep dish pizza, sporting events, Garrett’s Popcorn, sightseeing, Bernie the Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday
Today’s teapot is a very sweet one that our youngest son, Aaron, gave me in New York last week. He had gone shopping with his girlfriend in Pennsylvania and found this adorable teapot in an antique shop. I love that he thinks of me every Continue reading →
Deep Dishing at Lou Malnati’s
The North Iowa Bloggers were provided with a gift card courtesy of Lou Malnati’s as part of our Clear Lake Chamber sponsored trip to Chicago. All opinions and reviews are 100% my own and honest. I have always heard Chicago folks brag about their pizza. Continue reading →
Always Pack Extra Underwear
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind . First off—we have an offer and contract on our house in Mason City with a set closing date in late July. I never believe that anything is actually official until the money changes hands but Continue reading →
Graduation Columbia Style
Some of you know that our oldest son, Micah, was a recent graduate of Columbia Business School. To say that we are proud may be the biggest understatement of the century. Micah has worked hard to get where he is. When he was in high Continue reading →
Skydeck Adventures Blogger Style
I was provided with a private tour of the SkyDeck Chicago to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100% honest and my own. Oh the Skydeck Chicago. What can you say about being on the 103rd story of an incredible building overlooking one of the Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – Lovely in Blue
Today’s teapot is one that I recently painted at Market 124. I absolutely love to go there and spend some time creating. I absolutely love to visit this store because there is always something new and fun. I have written a couple of posts Continue reading →
Chilling in The Club—Sheraton Style
I was provided with a hotel stay at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100% honest and my own. A group of North Iowa Bloggers takes on the Windy City and of course they need a first rate Continue reading →