The Morton Arboretum (www.mortonarb.org) has become a favorite activity spot for our family. Rarely a week goes by that we don’t make at least one visit. If you are in the Chicagoland area it is definitely worth a visit, and don’t be surprised if afterwards you sign up for a membership like our family did. … Continue reading
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Dadventure: A Very Green River
Part of the appeal to uproot my family and move out here to Chicago was the chance for new adventures, and boy have we had them. We’ve seen the Cubs Win, went water sliding during the winter, visited the art museum, and we’ve even seen two war re-enactments. Believe it or not, I think we … Continue reading
On Meeting The Endeavor
I was born the year they started construction on NASA’s OV-102 or as we knew it better the Space Shuttle Columbia. 4 days after my 7th birthday they launched it’s first operational mission. (For those keeping me honest there were four prior test flights). I have been fascinated by space as long as I can … Continue reading
On Taking My Kids to Vote #Election2012
Voting is a big deal to me. I have voted in every election I have been eligible to. I have loved the opportunity I have had over the last few months to have conversations with my kids about how the process works. I have a video of my boys when they were 3 and 4 … Continue reading