There are two questions I’m going to bet almost every single person is asking themselves these days: When is this awful pandemic going to end and how am I going to get through it? The answer to the first one is, no one knows. But Michael Fine has advice for the second: If you have […]
Channeling ancestral pioneers is practically built into the DNA of the farmers and ranchers of West Marin. Dating back to the late 1800s, the great-grandparents of the current crop of farmers in the region often left Europe together, setting out for a life in the United States where they could build farms and community. […]
Crafting the perfect home happens with many iterations. The Sullivan-Newman family’s journey started in 2016, with a significant remodel of their home’s interior. Now, four years later, they have completed the finishing touches — the expansion of their outdoor living. After they put their two-year old son, Axel, and one-year old daughter, MJ, to bed, […]
As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. The views reflected in these pieces are not necessarily our own. Have a submission? Contact us here. We were compelled to respond to the comments addressed to Governor Pritzker in the op-ed “Hear Our Stories, Save Our Communities,” […]
Given that Memorial Day is a day to honor those who died for our freedom, it’s a novel experience to celebrate it while mostly confined in our homes — so this one deserves a special tradition. In light of this, American Veterans (AMVETS), a volunteer-led organization formed by World War II veterans of the […]
What a strange world we are living in. We are looking at the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, and wondering how we can safely celebrate the unofficial start of summer and honor the military heroes we’ve lost—while continuing to shelter in place, away from families, friends and community. From virtual Memorial Day observances to BBQ tips, […]
While we won’t know the full extent of the economic downfall of Covid-19 for some time, we do know that it will have the biggest impact on small businesses, restaurants and nonprofits. Nonprofits rely heavily on donations raised through events and galas—many of which have been cancelled. The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is one of the […]
While we won’t know the full extent of the economic downfall of Covid-19 for some time, we do know that it will have the biggest impact on small businesses, restaurants and nonprofits. Nonprofits rely heavily on donations raised through events and galas—many of which have been cancelled. The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is one of the […]
Golf has always been an inherently socially distanced game thanks to the wide-open spaces the sport provides. But, in midst of COVID-19 pandemic, golfers must all learn and follow a set of new restrictions to practice even safer social distancing. Many Chicago-area and Wisconsin courses, including most featured within our list of the 13 Best […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer ? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! For the past two months, I have heard people describe quarantining as: boring, isolating, depressing, stressful, […]
