– Poetry and Healing with Roger Sippl –
The Sweater
The doctors tell me the main tumor
in my chest is the size of a softball.
She uses a double strand of yarn
and thin knitti… Read More
When Georgia Voters went to the Polls for the State’s Primary yesterday, they Cast their Ballots on Aging Electronic Voting Machines that Government Officials and Security Experts agre… Read More
As I read the thousandth post this month about a mom being sad her “baby” is starting kindergarten, I started to wonder… What’s wrong with me? Why don’t I feel… Read More
It does great food and excellent cocktails, it’s got beautiful bedrooms, friendly staff and even has a brewery and distillery on site (it’s owned by 147-year-old Suffolk brewer A… Read More
The key to a memorable hotel stay is a great welcome and such was my arrival at the excellent Maison Talbooth hotel on the Essex/Suffolk border was that within ten minutes I felt utterly at… Read More
It isn’t easy to stand out among such a competitive field – I’m talking about the ‘best hotels in the Cotswolds’ category, of which there are many – but t… Read More
Its claim to fame is that it is the closest hotel to Harrods, and it’s true that less than 30 seconds walk will take you right into the iconic department store. But thankfully The Capi… Read More
Note: my article about the Las Vegas food festival Vegas Uncork’d was first published in 2015 so some of the details might now be out of date
Mention Las Vegas and most people would im… Read More
Read on for my utterly epic round-up of 60 of the best British luxury hotels to stay in for New Year…
Knowing what to do for New Year’s Eve is always a tough decision. There&rsq… Read More
SEAFOOD BOIL KICK-OFF PARTY: Friday, February 14th – 5 – 7 p.m. Mark your calendars for our official kickoff for the Sandestin Gumbo Festival. Kick-off the weekend at Hammerhead… Read More
Everyone knows that Chicago does St. Patrick’s Day BIG, each and every year. So why waste any time?
Here’s everything that’s going on so you can start planning your green-c… Read More
Brunch is, without question, the best meal of the day. Nothing quite compares to rolling out of bed at 11:30 on a Sunday morning only to tuck into a giant serving of eggs benedict with potat… Read More
We, like you, are not made of money. And while we personally love going out to get a fancy cocktail – or, like, 4 fancy cocktails – from time to time, our wallets are not always… Read More
Andersonville: the land of coffee shops, quirky bookstores, and feminist sex-toy shops. Perhaps you’ve been to Drag Brunch at Hamburger Marys or maybe you’ve delighted in the won… Read More
Brunch is such a staple for every Chicagoan and now that summer is around the corner we’ll be missing traditional brunch even more. Although our favorite spots might not be open for di… Read More
Events may be canceled, and life will still be restricted, but one day, the stay-at-home order will be lifted, and we will be able to go out and do things again! Here are 35 things we can&rs… Read More
The Complete Chicago Riverwalk Guide
Remember when even the thought of going near the Chicago River was crazy? What a difference a few years can make. Now it’s the go-to plac… Read More
Luxury hotel Christmas packages are getting booked early this year and with good reason. With the coronavirus pandemic far from over, it is uncertain what kind of restrictions there will be… Read More
Ready to get the green festivity going? We are too! Check out this extensive guide to all the coolest, most fun Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parties happening this year. Whether you&rsquo… Read More
Chicago’s March is madness itself with so many things going on! St. Patrick’s Day, Restaurant Week, International Women’s Day… And with the weather getting warmer, e… Read More