While working on my next book, I came across this snippet: “We’ll land in Milan and spend a few days there. Then we’ll take the train to Venice. Maybe going to Lake Como on the way. Next, we want to visit a small town where my husband’s family is from. We figured we’d rent a car for a couple of … Read More
Chicago – Day 5
Yesterday was my final day in Chicago. With the help of my new friend Louise, it was amazing. She picked me up early and we headed towards the Garfield Park Conservatory. Rather than going on the highway or sticking to main streets, Louise had plotted a route that allowed me to see a number of other neighborhoods that I’ve never … Read More
Chicago – Day 4
In addition to my traveling, I mentor entrepreneurs through Score NYC. This morning, prior to setting out I had a couple of zoom calls with people who are working to grow their small business. This was a benefit to them and me. I needed time to sit, rather than running around. After the calls I set off for Lincoln Square, … Read More
Chicago – Day 3
Once again, I covered a lot of ground today, both in distance and meandering down memory lane. My first activity this morning was to take the river architecture tour. It’s something I did a couple of decades ago. But as Chicago’s architecture has changed significantly since then, it seemed a good idea to do it again. On my way to … Read More
Chicago – Day 2
My day today represents the best travel can be. It was jam packed and I’m tired, but I wouldn’t have sacrificed one minute of it. My first stop was to revisit the “Bean.” Officially titled Cloud Gate, it is a monumental stainless-steel sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor. It is an iconic symbol of Chicago that draws millions of visitors to … Read More
Chicago – Day 1
When my flight descended into Chicago there was a perfect view of Lake Michigan and the city’s skyline. This was very welcome, as NYC had been misty, gray, and muggy when I departed. Chicago is a city I know well but haven’t visited in nearly a decade. Without business trips, I didn’t have either a reason or time to go. … Read More
London, England – Day 7
Most of today, our final day in London, was spent walking through two of the city’s glorious parks. To get there, we took a bus that dropped us off near Marble Arch on Oxford Street. Oxford Street, the main shopping street in London, was decorated with Union Jacks and was quite festive looking. We made a brief stop to buy … Read More
London, England – Day 6
After breakfast this morning I sent Scott, Sherrie and Brianna off on their own. Scott was interested in visiting firehouses. I was interested in stretching my back and resting. When I had rested, I went out for a walk. I had no destination in mind. Turning left out of the hotel I found myself in front of the London School … Read More
London, England – Day 5
This morning began gray and drizzly. After breakfast Scott, Sherrie and Brianna headed to the Tower of London. I didn’t go with them because I knew my back wouldn’t be happy with the amount of standing. Instead, I took off for the Victoria and Albert Museum, my favorite museum in London. It’s a world-renowned museum, famous for art and design, … Read More
London, England – Day 4
When I bought the tickets for the London Eye, I held my breath and crossed my fingers in the hopes that we’d have a bright day. Luck was on our side, when we went on it, there were a few wispy clouds and a bright sky. Later, the clouds thickened, but we had perfect weather. For anyone who is unfamiliar … Read More