Adding Insulation in the Front Office
We’ve got several batts of soundproof insulation, just waiting to be put in. And with the work I did previously, we were a bit closer to install.
Posts Tagged "liz"
Thanksgiving in Whitehall, 2024
I have to say – the kitchen was a scene of utter chaos. And I absolutely loved it. People moving around, jostling, yelling for space and help. A bustle of activity and collisions and it was just so glorious to witness.
You may gauge the holidays on the meals that are served. But for me, the pleasure and measure of it is in the preparation. A house is full of love when its kitchen is full with motion.
Deer and Beer
In the late afternoon, Liz called me over to the window. But did so in an urgent, hushed voice. Just outside, there was a small group of deer grazing on the yard.
Evening Relaxation
With a bit of dinner, a fireplace going in the background, and Sherlock on the TV. This isn’t the best photo, but captures for me the moment. Relaxing on the couch, warm and full, watching a favorite show on television. A lovely evening.
Forest Path, 5 Mile Run
It’s the weekend! And while Liz has a ton of work work to still do, we headed out to take advantage of the Saturday. Because a weekend day means we can put in time for a long run (without having to wake up crazy early).
Grace in Chicago, Day Two: Museum of Science and Industry, Eleven City Diner, Winter Garden at the Harold Washington Library
Grace and Liz, setting up to play “Mindball.” For this exhibit, each person straps monitors to their foreheads… which measures stress levels. The lower your stress level… the more the ball goes towards your opponent.
Grace in Chicago, Day One: Dim Sum in Chinatown, Renegade Craft Fair, Quimby’s Bookstore, Drinks at Etta, Dinner at Piece, the Infinite Wrench
They were pretty packed there, and we explained we were just wanting a quick drink, in and out. The floor manager and hostess were super nice and accommodating, and we got seated fairly quickly at the bar.
We got some drinks (Grace got a mocktail), and relaxed a little bit after a lot of walking. There may have been some sneaky switching of drinks during the course of our time here. But you didn’t hear that from me.
Election Day, 2024
A nice walk in the cool Fall air. And a part of the grand experiment that is United States. While I have strong opinions on who I want to lead our country, I feel lucky and privileged, fortunate and honored, to have the ability to vote.
20×2 Chicago: Can You Explain?
I can’t tell you how much this epitomizes the 20×2 Chicago event. Really fun, really surprising, and you never know what to expect. One minute folks are watching a baking tutorial with flour being mixed on stage… and the next, everyone’s tasting some great banana bread with their beers.
Whisky and Fire
In the afternoon, I mowed the yard, did a bit of cleanup. And towards the evening, set up our fire pit so we could sit outside for a little while with some drams.
Marine Corps Marathon 2024, Day 5: Race Day, Dinner at The Dubliner
A long day, but faster than it seemed. Despite us being in DC for a few days, it felt like we didn’t have enough time to visit with Kirt, Tricia, Paige, and Lisa/James. It felt like a blur to me, but it was probably doubly so for Liz.
All in all, I’m quite awed by what Liz has done. I know Tricia and Paige also completed the marathon, but for Liz… this was her first. And something she’s been working and training for, for almost a year. I’ve seen the work and struggle up close, and trust me when I say to you: it’s a LOT.
Marine Corps Marathon 2024, Day 4: Meeting Tricia and Paige at Busboys and Poets, Marathon Expo
For most of the day, but especially starting from here on out… Liz kept saying “I’m freaking out!”
Marine Corps Marathon 2024, Day 3: Blagden Alley, a Surprise Visit, Return to Jack Rose
After a bit, we moved outside and got to settle in on a bench just by the front doors. Took this photo of the nearby alley, where this (and other) shops are situated. I learned that Blagden Alley is a bit famous for its murals, and loved that we kind of “discovered” this interesting area within the city.
Marine Corps Marathon 2024, Day 1: Travel to DC
In our hotel room, with the assortment of powders and food and snacks she brought with, for the race.
Run Views
Near the end of our run, with dusk and downtown Chicago in the distance.