Taste of Chicago

Okay, even though we're not from Chicago, we referred to this as "Taste" because that's what everyone calls it. From Michigan Ave. east the streets were blocked off--all of Grant Park. I think there were over 65 food vendors alone, let alone the live entertainment, displays, cooking demonstrations, and today only--the Budweiser Clydesdales. They really are cool to see in person.

We ate and drank our way through the afternoon. What a wonderful way to spend the day in Chicago!

Museum of Science & Industry

Well, we figured out the El to get to the museum, but we still ended up walking for what seemed like forever (no really). But we did get to see Washington Park and University of Chicago. Now on ER when they talk about University Hospital, I have a complete frame of reference.

The museum was completely cool. We saw a U-505, which was the actual German U-boat captured during WW2. That thing was huge! We also took in some other really interesting exhibits. I'm sure Josh & I could have stayed there all day long.

Here's the real beyond the ivy

We had a fabulous time at the Cubs game, despite the heat & despite the loss. Nothin' beats a good 'ol Chicago style dog. Our seats were awesome as well.

Just thought I'd share the photos.

Preparing for playday

Since posting is so easy, I've decided to create a quick post for all the playday participants. What a wonderful opportunity a blog creates! The photo was taken at my hotel room last week when I was creating a homepage for one of my summer classes.

Please be sure to explore the other blog examples I've provided as they really do an excellent job of keeping everyone updated.

Learning in Lincoln

I'm at an NSEA (Nebraska State Education Association) training session in Lincoln for the first part of this week. I actually have learned some stuff, plus I've found out what our local teacher's union should be doing & stuff I should be doing.

Just started my two online classes--Intro to Media Studies, which will be okay and Copyright, Fair Use & Ethics, which at first I thought would be pretty boring, but after reading some of the court cases & their decisions, it reminded me why I like the academia world so much. Lord I'm a geek.

I'm sure Josh is living the good life while I'm away. He's told me he watered all of the vegetables & flowers. Before I left my tomatoes were just starting to bloom. With the salmonella scare, hopefully I have some soon.

Storms in Pierce!

Crys was adamant that I post at least one time on our blog. Since I didn't really know what to post she suggested that I tell the world about the hail that we got from the latest storms on June 5th. I don't know how much rain we got because I have been forgetting to pick up a new rain gauge. We did get quite a bit of hail, marble and ping pong ball size. I don't think it caused enough damage to our roof that we'll be able to get any insurance money, but I can always hope for more hail. By the way, I had to figure out on my own how to post the slideshow because Crys didn't know how. Maybe I should be teaching the computer applications class at Pierce High next year. [editor's note by Crys, I did play with slideshows yesterday, but I couldn't remember what I had clicked on.]

Outdoor Fun

Since we sank a boat two years ago, the first time we take the boat out for the year should always be chronicled--just in case. Josh did some fishing, while I relaxed and did some reading.

The great fisherman prepares to for the day. All I had to do was bring along a book, which, by the way, I finished.

Since other people can take pictures of their kids & pets, I settle for the flowers blooming. My peony bush didn't have tons of blooms, but quality over quantity counts. I also had iris, pansies, gerbera daisies & columbine. Since these pics were taken, I've also planted some rose bushes. Maybe I'll add more pictures of my summer blooms, when they start.