Sights and Scenes in Paris
Our first day in Paris is raining, gray and cold. A dense felt fabric pulled low on the horizon. It’s not the...
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Shanghai World Expo changes the city
The world media is buzzing about the World’s Fair in Shanghai right now. The humungous event is expected to be the...
Taking the Chicago Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Who would have thought a cow kicking over a lantern would have major long-term effects for a huge...
Agua Building in Chicago Fascinating
A week or so ago I did a post about the current Matisse exhibit at the Chicago Institute of Art and a bit about a...
Reflections on the Chicago River
I slipped into Chicago for a briefly yesterday. Stayed  less than 24 hours actually. But the sun was shining and I...
Symphony Show House opens in East Grand Rapids
I’m a sucker for Show Houses. Why? They give us a peek into the lives of the rich and famous while...
Chicago Day Trip to view Matisse Exhibit
Yesterday I hopped on the Amtrak with a good buddy to go to Chicago. What a great way to travel—chatting and...
My Bucket List
Like many compulsive travelers I’ve been glued to the TV, Internet and other sources of news to learn about the...
The Marais: my favorite Paris neighborhood.
Lots of tourists don’t go to the Marais in Paris, which is a shame. And, in fact, when I have recommended my...