A Foreign Land

It has been a journal, a microphone, a match-maker and a launch pad.
It has helped me improve my writing, helped me learn a teeny tiny bit of HTML and served as an introduction to digital media.
A Foreign Land has served me well for the last seven years. Through it I've met new friends and stayed connected to far-away loved ones. I've recounted adventures, made life lists and processed through tough times....

As winter's chill begins to tiptoe into the city, I'm preparing for the inevitable urge to hibernate. For some strange reason, cold weather slows down my brain and tempts me to cuddle up and power down.
Until I'm ready to fully commit to holiday festivities (I'm one of the few who just isn't there yet), a little bit of inspiration is required to keep my brain active. Here are a couple of ways I'm stimulating my cerebral cortex and warding off mental...

When life gets complicated blogging can be tough.
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Five hundred years ago when I launched A Foreign Land, I was in a dark place. My posts reflected that. They were snarky and full of complaints. Surprisingly (sarcastic font), they didn't resonate with any audience and frankly my writing wasn't fun to...

The only thing about Chicago that might be more intriguing than its architecture is its food. There I said it. I may be an architecture geek at heart, but my rumbly tummy is often in charge. What can I say? The stomach wants what the stomach wants.
So when the fantastic crew at Vimbly offered me the opportunity to use their newly launched Chicago site to pick one of thousands of activities and classes, Chicago Food Planet's Gold Coast & Old Town Food Tour was a no brainer....