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Deep Dished in Chicago

Chicago is know for some great eats. This post features some Chicago-style treats we enjoyed on our trip- from Chicago dogs and deep dish pizza to sweet treats and drinks. There is something for every palette in the Windy City.

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Wrigley Field and a Lifelong Cubs Fan

In the second post in a three part series, we paid a visit to an historic and exciting haunt: Wrigley Field, home of the 2016 World Series Champions, the Chicago Cubs. We explore the Friendly Confines lore and legends on this tour. I also reflect on anticipatory grief and shared memories with my father, a lifelong Cubs fan.

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Chicago!

With it's electric energy, close proximity to the scenic Lake Michigan, and plenty of green spaces, there is no shortage of amusements when staying in the Windy City. The first in a three part series on our visit to the Windy City, this post details our travel as well as our walking adventures various parks, Chicago's famed river architectural tours, and cultural highlights.