Seeking the extraordinary in everyday life
"It is hopeless for the occasional visitor to try to keep up with Chicago. She outgrows his prophecies faster than he can make them." - Mark Twain, 1883 Chicago was only 46 years old when Mark Twain wrote those words, from a small trading post at the mouth of the Chicago River into one of [...]
Surrounded by the flat, seemingly endless fields of Illinois farm country, a totally different topography is found within the Starved Rock State Park. It's a unique contrast that will amaze you with its scenic trails and canyons and for sure you will enjoy the panoramic views from tall bluffs. This amazing park is situated along [...]
There are places where nature and the human have worked together and created such a beauty that we can admire and enjoy with all our senses. In response to the weekly photo challenge sweet the first thing that comes to my mind are the hundreds of photos made with my children. I choose this photo [...]
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