It is always a sweet feeling to return to the old neighborhood
and be greeted by old friends
that are part of my family
Alice in Wonderland Dolls
Courtesy of Grace Hamper (Mom)
My Mother and I have always had a love of doll Making
The family home never looked so lovely
dressed in every shade of green
I set off to visit friends
The Irish Castle
but that is another story
Friends that I grew up with, now live in the same cottages
sitting on the porch
talking about the neighborhood
Many of my friends have adorable old homes
and it is fun to visit
I spent a day in the Great City
Where the hustle and the bustle
and all the fabulous windows
as I wandered about the city
I noticed most people were looking at their phones
not noticing what a beautiful day it was
the best way to walk around Chicago is with a bag of Fanny Mae Chocolate
in hand, phone off!
the River winding out to Lake Michigan
Street Art is everywhere
a Metal Moose?
tulips were in full bloom
and the Chicago Water Tower, was a shinning beacon amongst all the steel and glass
After a long walk, I stopped at The Drake Hotel for afternoon Tea
The shops in the Hotel Lobby were fascinating, beautiful faeries
The Palm Court was dark and cool and quiet
the perfect place to relax
before heading back to the family home
and a big dinner with old friends
Back in Central Florida
the peaceful lakes greet me
and I love visiting up North
But I always love coming home
I guess I'm now, a true
Floridian
