Today our travels take us north of Chicago to the suburb of Wilmette, Illinois, USA and the first Bahai Temple in the Western Hemisphere. Persecuted in their country of origin, Bahai worshipers must practice their faith in secret in many places … Continue reading →
Welcome to Chicago with Noon and Wilder, and the A-Z of the Windy City. Over the next month, we’ll be visiting parts of the third largest city in the United States – home of not one, but two baseball teams, … Continue reading →
So, when you’re planning a writing retreat, don’t invite the pissed off, territorial racoon. Jus’ sayin’. This particular one snuck up on us. My buddy and I were walking back up to our cabin and we both froze. He’s staring … Continue reading →
I’ve met some of my closest friends online. (I’ve also met some nutballs, but I’m choosing to ignore that.) Way back when we met, in 2008, (which is the dark ages as far as the internet is concerned, lol), … Continue reading →
Goose Island, Chicago, Illinois. An actual island, it’s located in the middle of the city of Chicago and has several large bridges for access. There’s no residential property on the island itself, just lots and lots of light industrial and … Continue reading →