Winter wonderland
It’s winter once again, and with the season comes opportunities to capture the Midwest’s frozen landscapes. I will periodically update this post with new pictures.
Northern Illinois in the fall
Despite the fact that I’ve lived in the Midwest (Chicagoland area) for most of my life (except for the years I spent living in Asia), I have a hard time with the colder seasons. At times I’ve said I was … (read more)
Galavanting along the Trollway in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
I’m an avid reader of fantasy novels. Some of my favorite authors are Tolkien and Lewis. So when my aunt told me about a village in Wisconsin dedicated to trolls, I knew I had to check it out. I recently … (read more)
Historic Auto Attractions
One day when I was looking over a website dedicated to listing quirky spots to visit in Illinois, I came across this place called Historic Auto Attractions. It took me awhile to get around to making the trip, but once … (read more)
Fun with fungi at River Valley Ranch and Kitchens
As a child, I wasn’t a fan of mushrooms. They were repulsive to me. However, in my early twenties, I decided to give them a chance. I ate an omelet mixed with mushrooms and all my old prejudices died away; … (read more)
