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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A few years ago, I had a surfeit of time. Several mouse clicks later, I found myself in Japan, vicariously looking through the lens of someone’s camera that had captured a special moment at a certain cafe in Tokyo. The barista at this cafe looked very intent on crafting the perfect pull. All around him … Continue reading Modus Coffee Roasting Company
Peanut butter and whiskey. No. Let’s remove one word. Peanut butter whiskey. Oh! I can imagine the perfect dialogue in an ad for Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey: “You got your whiskey on my peanut butter!” “You got your peanut butter in my whiskey!” Yeah, the visuals might not work. I don’t know the origin of … Continue reading Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Welcome to The Simple Luxuries. Thank you for visiting my WordPress blog. That was my introduction on April 1, 2019. Twenty-eight posts later, we are moving forward into our second year. Although the current availability of places to visit and things to try have been limited, we hope to join everyone soon like a wave … Continue reading Year One: Review
