Category Archives: USA

Chicago Theater Tour

Posted on February 18, 2015 by smkelly8

It’s Theater Week in Chicago, which means discounts for theater events. I took advantage of the discounts and went on a tour of the Chicago Theater. I’d never been inside before and wasn’t prepared for it to be so palatial. … Continue reading →

Posted in Activity, Bargain, North America, USA | Tagged Architecture, Beyoncé, Chicago, Chicago Theater, French Baroque, Illinois, Jerry Seinfeld, Katy Perry, landmark, less than $20, loop, Mariah Carey, noon, sightseeing, tour | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Signs

Posted on October 6, 2014 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog (a new post!) anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Blogging Challenge, Museum, North America, Photograph, USA, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Bangkok, boots, Carson Pirie Scott, Chicago, department store, English, jewelry, Jim Thompson, New Mexico, postaday2014, postaweek2014, shop, Thai language, Thailand | 14 Comments

Clarke and Glessner Houses

Posted on August 9, 2014 by smkelly8

Saturday I toured Chicago’s Clarke and Glessner Houses south of the Loop on the rejuvenated Prairie Avenue, where millionaires once lived and have recently returned after a bleak era when light industry and parking lots took over the neighborhood. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Activity, Museum, North America, USA | Tagged 19th century, Chicago, Clarke House, Glessner House, Illinois, Museum, Prairie Avenue, South Loop, tour | Leave a comment

Jazzin’ at the Shedd

Posted on July 19, 2014 by smkelly8

Since it’s so expensive (usually $36 for adults) I haven’t been to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium in years. Probably 35 years. But a friend enticed me to try the Wednesday night “Jazzin’ at the Shedd” experience, which is just $18. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Activity, Bargain, Experience, North America, Tip, USA | Tagged Chicago, eels, fish, fun, Jazzin, jellyfish, sea creatures, sharks, Shedd, Shedd Aquarium, star fish, summer, Wednesday | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Monument

Posted on April 14, 2014 by smkelly8

Posted in Art, North America, Place, USA | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Illinois, postaday2014, postaweek2014, president, Springfield | 6 Comments

Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee

Posted on February 4, 2014 by smkelly8

Yesterday I visited a friend in Milwaukee and we visited the Pabst Mansion. Captain Frederick Pabst built a fortune brewing beer with his brother-in-law for his father-in-law’s brewery (known at Best Brewing). In the late 19th century he and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Activity, USA | Tagged Frederick Pabst, Germany, historic, house tour, mansion, Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, Pabst Mansion, Wisconsin | Leave a comment

Inspiration Kitchens

Posted on January 24, 2014 by smkelly8

I had a great brunch on Saturday at Inspirations Kitchens’ 3504 W. Lake St, near Garfield Park. It’s a restaurant where homeless people are trained for careers in restaurants. The atmosphere was bright, artsy and cheerful. The service was swift … Continue reading →

Posted in Tip, USA | Tagged Chess pie, Chicago, French toast, Homelessness, Inspiration Corporation, Inspiration Kitchens, Pecan pie, restaurant | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece

Posted on July 27, 2013 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will be announced. 2. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Museum, North America, USA, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged art, China, masterpiece, photo, postaday2013, postaweek2013, Weekly Photo Challenge | 30 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgic

Posted on July 5, 2013 by smkelly8

Posted in Blogging Challenge, Museum, North America, USA | Tagged Indiana, Museum, nostalgia, old, postaweek2013, Seiberling Mansion, Victorian, Weekly Photo Challenge | 29 Comments

Thoughts on the Explorer Card

Posted on August 23, 2012 by smkelly8

I’ve got the kind of Mileage Plus Explorer credit card that gives you two free passes to use the United club upon renewal. Remember that. Although you get one free checked bag with these passes, you don’t get to use … Continue reading →