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Light the Lamp Brewery
Posted on October 7, 2020December 30, 2020

Light the Lamp Brewery

2 South Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 “I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.” —Rodney Dangerfield Lisa, Tracy, Sam, and I went to Light the Lamp Brewery the other day, and good food & drink broke out. Have you ever been to a hockey game? You could be … Continue reading Light the Lamp Brewery

Copper Fiddle Distillery: 2/2
Posted on September 28, 2020December 30, 2020

Copper Fiddle Distillery: 2/2

532 West IL Route 22, Suite 110, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 In part one, Lisa, Tracy, Sam, and I visited Copper Fiddle Distillery to meet Andrew Macker (Owner/Operator) and Ryan (Bartender). Jim Iverhouse, the other owner, and Rob Scaramella, the scientist behind the art, were out on business. While we toured the facility and learned … Continue reading Copper Fiddle Distillery: 2/2

Copper Fiddle Distillery: 1/2
Posted on September 25, 2020December 30, 2020

Copper Fiddle Distillery: 1/2

532 West IL Route 22, Suite 110, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 In 2013, a friend told Lisa and me about an exciting new local craft distiller of gin and whiskey. They offered tours! I had never been on a distillery tour. And so we visited Copper Fiddle Distillery, met one of the original owners (Fred … Continue reading Copper Fiddle Distillery: 1/2

Special Bee Products: 2 of 2
Posted on September 14, 2020December 30, 2020

Special Bee Products: 2 of 2

College of Lake County, 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 In part one, Lisa and I were introduced to Ed, Dan and Angela at the apiary tucked away on the main campus of College of Lake County in Grayslake. We were treated to practical lessons about bees, bee products and sustainable living. In part … Continue reading Special Bee Products: 2 of 2

Special Bee Products: 1 of 2
Posted on September 11, 2020December 30, 2020

Special Bee Products: 1 of 2

College of Lake County, 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 Many years ago, a runaway truck ended up in our swimming pool. Long story short, Ed, the pool guy (among other titles), masterfully rebuilt the pool. A few years ago, we called Ed to open our pool years after the incident. We needed him … Continue reading Special Bee Products: 1 of 2

Japan Photo Archive: Part Three
Posted on August 29, 2020December 30, 2020

Japan Photo Archive: Part Three

It was 28 years in between my last visit as a child to Japan and my first as an adult. For some reason, I always imagined that I would be stepping onto the airport tarmac for my long-awaited return. With the standardization of passenger bridges for boarding and deboarding, I often wondered why I held … Continue reading Japan Photo Archive: Part Three

22nd Annual Hike Lake County
Posted on August 18, 2020December 30, 2020

22nd Annual Hike Lake County

Van Patten Woods, 15838 West Route 173, Wadsworth, IL 60083 It’s late summer: the chorus of crickets chirping, the distant note of a fire pit, and the mellow tones of glorious sunsets. Pumpkins can wait. I want to hold on tight to the light. I want to embrace the warmth in a long hug. It’s … Continue reading 22nd Annual Hike Lake County

Japan Photo Archive: Part Two
Posted on July 31, 2020December 30, 2020

Japan Photo Archive: Part Two

Last month, in Japan Photo Archive: Part One, we (re)visited my trip to Japan in June, in June. This month, we (re)visit my trip to Japan in October, in July. At this rate the stars just might realign, and all will be right with the world once again. No pressure. Scroll down to see more … Continue reading Japan Photo Archive: Part Two

Virtual Tour de France on Zwift
Posted on July 29, 2020December 30, 2020

Virtual Tour de France on Zwift

The “Patron” of the peloton, he knows the rules. His nickname shows he is loved. Weighed down with expectation, he is the nearly man, The “Eternal Second.” Still he battles on against them all, against history. A part of the landscape that formed him. …The Frenchman —Rapha Racing Ltd.; Inside Stories: A Collection of Rapha … Continue reading Virtual Tour de France on Zwift

Japan Photo Archive: Part One
Posted on June 22, 2020December 30, 2020

Japan Photo Archive: Part One

If I had One Wish, it would be to take me to Another Place, and just After The Rain. June is the month of tsuyu (rainy season) in Japan. It is a time of refreshment, newness, bright colors, and relaxing soundscape. The rains are welcoming and nurturing. Everyone wants to be out in the comforting showers … Continue reading Japan Photo Archive: Part One

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