Last week, I finally placed my feet in Chicago. For some reason, it’s a city I’ve always wanted to visit. So, when a writing workshop in Chicago came up I jumped at the chance to attend.
I arrived in the windy city to a blizzard! Yes, a blizzard in April…yuck! This put a hold on my big plans to take a bus tour of the city. But as an avid shopper, I quickly put on my hat and popped open my umbrella for a walk down Michigan Avenue. Along the Magnificant Mile I had my first experiences with Bloomingdale’s and Victoria’s Secret. Lovely! Later in the day I even walked down to the Marshall Fields (now Macy’s) that apparently had Tiffany windows. Interesting building, though the windows didn’t look like much. Perhaps I need the blue box to get the full Tiffany effect 
The fog was incredible. I called Chris and said, “I feel like I”m in a Batman movie.” It was so low, and so thick. It added interesting ambiance to the John Hancock tower and the beautiful Tribune and Wrigley Buildings.
I managed to take a brief poke around the Art Institute. Wow! It’s an amazing building with an amazing collection. I gazed at their impressionist collection for a while, puttered around the Frank Lloyd Wright stuff (fantastic windows) and even found “American Gothic”. It was weird to look at the original work of something you’ve seen around in one form or another.
Other highlights were the deep-dish pizza, the trolley tour of the city (loved the cruise down lake Shore Drive), Garrett’s popcorn, and getting on a early flight home! Yes, I’m a gooey girl and I missed all the comforts of home…especially the good night kisses.
Excellent stuff. I’ve always wanted to see Chicago (being a Bulls fan from a young age!) I’m glad you enjoyed it (there’s no place like home though, eh?
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-Ben