2019 Update: For Black History Month, discover Beale Street‘s origins as Memphis’ Black Wall Street. Beale Street was the commercial district for black enterprise, music, and civil rights via the sanitation workers’ strike that ended with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There Read More …
The Marriott is undergoing a re-branding campaign. Newly built Marriott hotels showcase a modern, minimalist look with interiors that pay homage to their locale, but keeps the global traveler in mind. The grand opening of the Marriott Marquis at Chicago’s McCormick Place highlights this marriage Read More …
“You are angry, no? Your passion empowers your words.” My writing mentor wrote this after reading my article, Superwoman Has Left the Building. I published that article sitting in a terminal at O’Hare airport waiting for my flight to Milan. I was running away to Read More …
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing,” said George Bernard Shaw. That was the quote on the gift bags at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair. It set the tone to remind adult attendees to get in touch Read More …
There are so many wonderful things to see and do in the second city. From the Christkindl market to the Polar Express, Christmas in Chicago is fun for all ages. Your winter wonderland awaits in the heart of the Midwest. Chicago offers family fun activities and Read More …
Readers, I am happy to announce that I published an article with an online magazine. The article discusses holiday travel. Please enjoy and spread the news. I gave a shout out to my favorite places domestic and international. http://mrrefined.com/sand-snow-inspired-holiday-travel/
In “When You Get a Curve Ball,” I wrote if I were in Chicago I’d go to my godparents in Springfield to get away from the city and collect my thoughts. Well, after my “That Thing Called Love” fiasco, I took refuge at a quaint Read More …
New Yorkers are a different breed. Several times I have talked to native New Yorkers and we have looked at each other as if we’re from different cultures. It generally would take a few minutes of explaining that outside of NYC, things don’t operate like Read More …
I am a Chicagoan born and raised. I have fond memories growing up in the Second City. The blues nurtured me, the city feed me, and the politics shaped me. Even though I call NYC home, Chicago is the essence of me. Below are some Read More …
As I read Rachel Shteir’s book review of The Third Coast about Chicago, many emotions emerged. The overriding emotion was indignation. This woman must be a New Yorker! New Yorkers are quick to tell you what is wrong with other places, but never see a Read More …
Readers – In an effort to diversify my writing skills, I signed up for weekly writing prompts. Once a week, you’re given a topic and must respond in 500 words or less. This is my first time at this, so your comments are greatly appreciated. Read More …
The best thing about NYC is that it is unstoppable. There is an energy to this city unparalleled elsewhere. Often imitated, but never replicated NYC is one of kind. Hate it or love it, you can’t deny that it stands apart. Cultural diversity, ethnic diversity, Read More …