Javi Báez Anthony Rizzo Wilson Contreras Addison Russell The Cubs played three games in Denver. The first was a close one with a sad outcome. The next two were lopsided 10-3 and 10-1 finishes with one win and one loss. Win or lose, I’m a Cubs fan for life!
Tag Archives: Chicago
Go Cubs Go
I’m excited because as a Cubs fan living away from Wrigley Field my team is coming to town. They are on a hot streak and I’ll be at the game against the Rockies tomorrow! Even Charlie is giddy with anticipation. ⚾️💙🐻
Why I love Social Media
More from my visit to Chicago I was a teacher and reading specialist in Chicago for ten years. My final year was full of wonderful memories of children I will never forget. I had the good fortune to work with two first graders that made every day rewarding. They were both the little sisters ofContinue reading “Why I love Social Media”
Do you believe in Karma?
I’ve always believed in putting positive energy into the world. I cheer on my friends when something wonderful happens; their joy is my joy. I try to be encouraging when they are facing challenges. Sometimes just letting someone vent or have as much time as they need to talk about what’s bothering them, is aContinue reading “Do you believe in Karma?”
2 Bookstores, 9 Schools, 10 days
I’ve been in Chicago promoting Aliana Reaches for the Moon which explains why I haven’t posted here in a while. I’ll share some details and pictures in the next few days. Here’s a taste.
Chicago Botanic Garden (micropoem) part two
A quinceañera photo shoot on a beautiful rose garden day children gather to watch. Overheard, “Do you see the princess?” “May we say hello to the princess?” Children kept at bay, eyes fixed on the beauty, until …. “Aren’t we lucky we saw a princess today?”
Chicago Botanic Garden (Haiku) part one
The August lushness on a perfect summer day beauty surrounds me
Chicago Cubs Players Weekend
I’m a lifelong Cubs Fan who no longer lives in Chicago. An afternoon at Wrigley Field is always a good time and an important stop during my week in town. This weekend is Players Weekend complete with alternate uniforms and nicknames! For the full experience, a Chicago hot dog (mustard, chopped onions, neon green relish,Continue reading “Chicago Cubs Players Weekend”
American Writers Museum in Chicago
A visit to the American Writers Museum at 180 N Michigan Avenue in Chicago with a fellow writer is the source of renewed inspiration and energy for writing and reading. The museum, which opened in May 2017, has a variety of exhibits including an entire room devoted to picture books with large displays of coverContinue reading “American Writers Museum in Chicago”
Street art in Chicago
Walking in Andersonville this morning, I was lucky enough to see this beautiful tunnel of mosaics and murals. Another reminder that “beauty is where you find it.” – Madonna’s Vogue Vogue by Madonna
Laura Roettiger Books 