Thoughts, Tales, and Whatnot

the world as I see it through rose-tinted glasses

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  • Today’s Sunrise & Rainbow: A November 21, 2024 Reflection

    This morning, I planned a walk by the beach to catch the sunrise. But life, as it often does, had other plans. As I approached the wharf, the rain began to fall, so I rushed to seek shelter under a Talisay tree. Yet, as I thought of how the rain…

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  • Mail Swap: Goodbye Summer

    Here’s something that kept me busy this week: handmade crafts meant for swapping. I haven’t blogged about anything that has to do with crafts these…

  • Chicago: Dining Options

    I was in Chicago for a business trip so my dining experience was mostly of the food provided during our conference, but I did have…

  • Chicago: Sites and Sights

    The good thing about Chicago is that it has a lot of interesting, even historic buildings, public spaces, and art installations that it’s nice to…

  • Chicago: along Lake Michigan

    Most of Chicago’s attractions that I already blogged about e.g. Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, etc.  overlook Lake Michigan so I had a lot…