transplanted.chicagoan

I hosted some visitors in the last month or so, and, for me, one of the best parts of the trip was that they brought me to new places. Usua...

Spending the long Memorial Day weekend in Pacific Grove/Monterey recently allowed myself and the friends I was with to seek out some ne...

With my recent move to the top of, ok, middle ways up a mountain, I lost access to normal cable/WiFi providers (Spectrum, Comcast, etc.). Th...

I don't know how I feel about this place, but here's some viewpoints. Positives: - For starters, at about 5:30PM on a Sunday, ...

This place is no joke, keep your head on a swivel. They have a very  handsome covered gathering place and a very cool open air auditoriu...

A few weeks ago, I brought a shopping bag out on a walk/hike with me. I'd decided to pick up trash along the way. The route goes up a...

If you need some reasons to come out to California for a visit, here's an excerpt of a recent email I se nt to friends, helpin g them...