Where your stay is part of defining who you are.You can join the crowd, or you can leave it behind.Eat. Shop. Sleep.Own Chicago. Know the right people.Make a statement with every second.“I never thought I would receive so many compliments every day.”As unique as you are. Who needs this stuff?All 1 pound 2 ounces of… Continue reading Artful Living
Category: Place
Sabo Bridge
Sabo Bridge, Minneapolis, this afternoon.
On the High Line
Trippers in NYC, day 4 of 4. Walked alongside the Hudson River, then an obligatory walk up on the High Line.
Kinky Boots
Tonight, we go full throttle touristy. Going to “Kinky Boots” on Broadway. Mmm, what do I wear?
Philip Johnson’s Glass House
Today we walked through Philip Johnson’s lovely Glass House, New Canaan, CT, then took the train back to Manhattan.
Lady Liberty Checking the Money Supply
Today, 120% tourist in Manhattan. I was privileged to catch Lady Liberty in Times Square checking the money supply.
New York 2013
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IDS Center
IDS Center today: walked through gorgeous Crystal Court. I’ll explore another Philip Johnson masterpiece this week.
Decoding a Crane
What are we thinking? I’m in Japan. A lone crane swoops low over a large, exquisitely landscaped pond. There are two other bystanders; they smile contentedly as the crane reinforces a common bond, evoking fragments of mysticism, national treasure, longevity, good fortune, origami, the number 1,000, childhood memories, and current dreams. I’m seeing a crane… Continue reading Decoding a Crane
Travel Gear: Portable Router
In Japan I like to go off the beaten path where guide books are not helpful. Daily research using the Internet becomes essential for me to navigate that often-opaque country. I use a portable wireless router because most Japanese hotel rooms have (free) wired Internet, but no wireless Internet. I’ve set up my router with… Continue reading Travel Gear: Portable Router