Tag: chicago
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A Joyous New Year
2018 has started off as a joyous New Year, with our first three days spent in our home town of Chicago. Our most recent visit was one of the best we’ve ever had. Matilda has added a whole new level of specialness to our visits home and this Christmas and New Year was no exception.…
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A Break from the Red Line
One of the worst things about Chicago is the red line. I am sorry, have you ridden it lately?! Here is the deal – if you get on an “old car”, it will 9 times out of 10 smell like pee and/or a homeless person. If you get on a “new car”, you will be…
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Happy is What Happens When All Your Dreams Come True. Starting My Journey as an Expat.
If you have ever seen the musical Wicked, or at least heard the soundtrack, you will probably remember the song referenced by the title of this blog. Glinda is loved by all in Oz and everyone is united against the Wicked Witch, Elphaba, and Glinda is singing about how happiness happens when your dreams come…