24 Dec
Happy Christmas Eve!
It’s been snowing for days here in Chicago. This morning, it is snowing the largest snowflakes I have ever seen.
Photos don’t always capture the full essence of a moment, but here’s a few tries. Big flakes, falling gently. It’s actually quite beautiful.
Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year!
Karen
www.KarenLCox.com
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28 Nov
It was opening day today for Wonderland Express, the miniature train and Chicago city landmark replica exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden. We were there when the doors opened at 10 am.
The exhibit runs from November 28, 2008 through January 4, 2009. If you’re able to attend, not only will you see trains and landmark [...]
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13 Aug
More time in Wisconsin…Here are some photos of Lake Michigan from Kenosha Wisconsin’s Harbor Park. This is a very nice area with lots of new construction, a market every Saturday, and the Kenosha Public Museum.
Karen
www.KarenLCox.com
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12 Aug
(Photos included in post.)
Wow! Where is the summer going…Hard to believe it is August. This summer has been busy and a lot of fun.
If you live in the area, there is still time to enjoy the Renaissance Faire in Bristol, Wisconsin. But hurry, it’s only open on weekends through Labor Day. If you’ve never been, [...]
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24 Mar
It’s late on a Monday night, and I just remembered that I wanted to go to my church’s web site to check on volunteering for an upcoming event – a Fair Trade Market.
I first learned about Fair Trade when I began working in tea. Simply, Fair Trade means a standard of practice that allows others [...]
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