When I lived in Chicago, I worked for a hyperlocal website Windy Citizen as its managing editor and blogger. I kept up two blogs: The Little Things, perusing faith and religion in the city; and In Vino Felicitas, highlighting area wine events and bars. These are bits and pieces of those blogs.
Religion can’t define me … but Facebook can
Religion can be so inflexible. And no, I’m not alluding to remembering the Sabbath or the whole chastity...
Vodka tonics with a side of prayer
It takes about two vodka tonics before I’m physically able to board a plane—or as I like to call it, a coffin with...
Raise a glass at Swirl Wine Bar
I was a little bit surprised when I walked through the rain–so long freshly straightened hair–a few...
And I’m a godmother
Sometimes it’s the little things: the sun rising over Lake Michigan, a poignant song, a selfless act of kindness....
Can’t get away? Day-trip it to Michigan for vino goodness
My husband and I toured Napa for our honeymoon, and we try to do little mini-trips to taste the local vines wherever...
This is the church. This is the steeple.
A group of crazy Texans (aka, college buddies) invaded Chicago this holiday weekend. We made some of the obligatory...