Construction on I-65 down to a single lane south of Indianapolis causing a 45-minute backup of traffic. 😳

Quick stop at Albanese Factory Outlet Store on the way to Louisville. Best Gummy Bears!

Family of four smiling in front of large red Albanese World's Best sign outside candy factory store

Mazie and Tyler both love Home Run Inn frozen pizza. We made a point to try it “in real life” in Chicago, skipping the freezer aisle for the first time. Everyone loved it and thought the frozen option was amazingly close to the “real thing”.

Young person wearing a face mask holds a large pepperoni and cheese pizza on a pan inside a restaurant.Two people lean excitedly toward a large pepperoni pizza on a restaurant table, mouths open wide, with drinks nearby.

Chicago (2021)

Looking great Chicago! 👋

Demand Justice sculpture opposite Buckingham Fountain in Chicago.

Two large metal wire sculptures of human faces on a black platform at a lakeside beach, with the words Demand Justice woven into them.

I loved the warm, cherry wood decore of the Chicago Athletic Association hotel. Fun spot to stay right in downtown Chicago.

Empty bar room at Chicago Athletic Association hotel with long wood tables, stools, globe pendant lights, and a fully stocked back bar Upscale restaurant dining room with dark wood shelving lined with wine bottles, set tables with black chairs, and oval ceiling lights. Dimly lit bar and lounge with dark wood paneling, globe pendant lights, a checkerboard table, shuffleboard, and vintage framed photos on the walls.

MEA 2021 Road Trip Day 1: Drive to Chicago

Weather: Cool in the morning. Nice and clear weather all day. Nice in Chicago.

Part of MEA 2021 collection.

Another amazing night of magic with Dennis Watkins at The Magic Parlour! My third time and it still blows my mind.

This is up close magic and we got to be part of things:

  • Tyler picked one of the six starting numbers, 3!
  • Jamie got to be part of the mentalist section, selecting three items at random from the audience: REI Member card, Tyler’s retainer box, and back scratcher. Watkins got them all!
  • Tyler got to shake the dice in the shot glass. Rolled a 6!
  • Mazie got to pick the order of the cards that went up his sleeve and into his pocket.
  • Tyler identified one of the 10 cards, 10 of ♠️.

If you are in Chicago I highly recommend taking the whole family to this.

Related: Magic Parlour via Zoom.

“Have Dreams”. Message on 300 East Randolph in Chicago.

Chicago skyline from Shedd Aquarium.