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

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

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

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

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