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Suzhou Museum
Designed by I. M. Pei, who spent his childhood in Suzhou, the Suzhou Museum is a joy. The architecture reminds me of Pei’s museum in Miho, Japan. It’s modern with bold geometric lines and takes its...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012
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30th Annual Weifang International Kite Festival
I’ve wanted to go to the Weifang International Kite Festival, but it’s always taken place during the work week. Finally, it was on a weekend. Two friends and I got train tickets, but one backed out...
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Xiaoqinghe River Park
While it’s not as big as the mighty Yellow River, Xiaoqinghe has a lovely new park with great landscaping and sculptures. Just take the #12 bus (1 rbm) from Di Kou Lu or ask your hotel which bus to...
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798 Art Space
Last week I visited the 798 Art Space in Beijing. I’m proud of myself for getting to this place beyond the subway system using public transportation rather than a taxi. Just take the subway to...
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Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity
Yesterday I went to the Art Institute of Chicago‘s exhibit “Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity.” C’est magnifique! By pairing the fashion of the day with French paintings by Impressionists and others...
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Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee
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...
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Jazzin’ at the Shedd
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”...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Summer Lovin’
Take to the road! 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...
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Clarke and Glessner Houses
Clark House, Prairie Avenue, Chicago 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...
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Harbin’s Ice Festival
I visited Harbin, China’s “Russian” city last summer. While the people were pretty gruff, it’s a fun city to explore. If I weren’t such a hot house flower, who loves to stay warm in winter, I’d take...
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Chicago Theater Tour
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...
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Let’s take a little arm chair trip to Japan. Hakone is a good day trip from Tokyo. I’ve just discovered these Life Where I’m From videos and love them. Check them out and subscribe on YouTube.
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WPC: Story
My first class in China honoring the victims of the 2008 earthquake 1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and...
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Goat Canyon Trestle Bridge Hike
My friend Joyce takes us on there hike along this trail along an abandoned train line. This trail is in Southern California.
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Weekend Coffee Share
Weekend Coffee Share is a time for us to take a break out of our lives and enjoy some timely catching up with friends (old and new)! If we were having coffee, I’m shindoi, a Japanese slang term...
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Weekend Coffee Share
Weekend Coffee Share is a time for us to take a break out of our lives and enjoy some timely catching up with friends (old and new)! Happy Chinese New Year/Spring Festival If we were having coffee,...
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Japan’s Urinal Video Games – The Weird World Of The Sega Toylet
Japan is known for its high-tech toilets, with electronic control panels, retractable bidets, heated seats, and sound effects to mask the user’s …Japan’s Urinal Video Games – The Weird World Of The...
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Weekend Coffee Share
Weekend Coffee Share is a time for us to take a break out of our lives and enjoy some timely catching up with friends (old and new)! If we were having coffee, I’d say it’s been a quiet, normal week....
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Weekend Coffee Share
Weekend Coffee Share is a time for us to take a break out of our lives and enjoy some timely catching up with friends (old and new)! If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that I’m delighted to see...
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