During a recent class at Yoga Circle my instructor, Bob Whittinghill, presented a philosophical concept that was brand new to me and made quite an impression: the three gunas. As is often the case when I’m inspired by an idea, I unwittingly expand the scope of its meaning, as if I’m viewing the abstract notion [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Gunas Gone Wild!
Posted in Guest book, What's happening in the 'hood, Yoga corner, tagged Sustainable Lifestyle, wellness, Yoga on April 29, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Chicago Bulls See Red Wear Red
Posted in What's happening in the 'hood, tagged Chicago Bulls, Chicago Real Estate, Jill Press, NBA playoffs, United Center, West Bucktown on April 26, 2009 | 12 Comments »
It’s an awesome time to be the avid basketball fan that I am. On the heels of the Bulls’ exhilarating, over-the-top 121-118 Double OT victory over the Celtics this afternoon, I am finally able to write about my recent run- in with the Bulls… Armed with an inordinate amount of high expections I attended my first-ever Chicago Bulls playoff [...]
Walk to Wrigley!
Posted in Buyer Buyer Not So Dire!, Car-free digest, High-rise lowdown, What's happening in the 'hood, tagged Buyer, Car-free, Chicago Cubs, condo living, Jill Press, Lakeview, North Center on April 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
How far would you walk to a baseball game? With the Cubs home opener upon us, residents of Wrigleyville and beyond brace ourselves for the annual uptick of automobile traffic. While I enjoy an unobstructed view of the ballpark from my Lakeview high-rise, I’m astounded and yes, disconcerted each year, as I witness the never-ending queue of cars along Addison Street in the [...]
Inner Stimulus Plan
Posted in Guest book, tagged Sustainable Lifestyle, wellness on April 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Did you ever meet someone who demonstrated an extraordinary ability that was difficult to fathom? Sort of otherworldly yet at the same time totally grounded in reality. No? Then you’ve probably never met Bill Farber. In addition to being a successful attorney and principal in a prominent title insurance company, Farber is a Reiki Master renowned [...]
How Green is Your Valley?
Posted in Car-free digest, Guest book, What's happening in the 'hood, tagged Car-free, Lakeview, Sustainable Lifestyle on April 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Yet another avid reader of the Carfree Chicago blog contacted yours truly! Matt Nardella, a car-free architect, emailed me last week looking to connect with “sustainably-minded real estate professionals.” Matt and his wife, Laura Cripe, own moss, an architecture and design firm located in Lakeview. Check out their new blog: strawville. What was the inspiration [...]
