Now at Last

I'm in Chicago, and Lady and I are having a lovely time! So far, I have had train issues every day that I've been here, but all else is grand. This apartment is in the perfect place (near Trader Joe's AND the river, Mag Mile, several good wine shops, etc), and I am quite happy to be able to talk to Lady face to face again. (We don't do that very often despite the rapid-fire electronic communication...)

Yesterday, we took the train (incorrectly according to our tickets, but hey, we got there...) down to Hyde Park to hit some bookstores and see the University of Chicago campus. I came away from Powell's with a copy of Ernest Hemingway's "Green Hills of Africa," and Lady bought a Wolpert book from the relatively enormous India section. (See picture! Illustrative AND quintessential Ladylike scene...) We also hit a co-op store on the U of C Seminary. It was cavernous and massive and great fun to browse, though there were no steals like at Powell's since everything was new. Even so, the selection was mind-boggling and well worth the trip! Satisfied for the day with our exploration of the world of print's offerings, we headed back up to River North to TJ's and then home. We unsuccessfully attempted to watch Bollywood films, watched "We Don't Live Here Anymore" instead, and then went to bed, really. I drank some wine, which made me very happy.

Today, Ladypants is at work for a while, and I've already been out on a wee wine buying expedition and architectural exploration. Now, I'm just cooling off and rehydrating in anticipation of the afternoon's run. There's a party this evening as well! Les woots!

More later...

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