Over the years I’ve come to view my yoga practice with a sort of ”it’s all about the journey” mentality. My classes with Bob Whittinghill at Yoga Circle have enriched the journey considerably! I’ve recently opened up (no pun intended) to learning about the philosophical underpinnings of yoga. With that in mind, I asked Bob to discuss two related [...]
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Evolutionary road
Posted in Guest book, What's happening in the 'hood, Yoga corner, tagged Sustainable Lifestyle, Yoga on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Commuter’s Salvation: Chicago Public Library
Posted in Car-free digest, What's happening in the 'hood, tagged bicycling, Car-free, Chicago Public Library, Jill Press, Lakeview, South Loop, Sustainable Lifestyle on July 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
While I praise public transit as a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to get where I want to go, I also consider commuting to be a great way to maximize my time. Indeed, whenever I’m on a bus or train I make the most of every ride. As an avid reader, the object of my adoration the [...]
Chicago Lakefront Soccer Grandma
Posted in What's happening in the 'hood, tagged Jill Press, lakefront living, soccer on May 31, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Victory is sweet. Especially when attending my grandson’s AYSO soccer game at 8:00 on a Saturday morning! As a realtor, I favor early morning games that allow me to be present without having to juggle my showings. Even today’s eager buyers are not looking to get started before 9:00. In fact, with games at various times I only missed one this [...]
Bicycle-friendly Chicago
Posted in Car-free digest, What's happening in the 'hood, tagged bicycling, Car-free, lakefront living, Millennium Park, Sustainable Lifestyle on May 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I received a friendly email greeting this week from Charles Eckerson, Jr., director of Streetfilms. Check out the cool video he shot in Chicago featuring the fabulous amenities for bicyclists at Millennium Park. Great for downtown bicycle commuters! I took his email as a reminder that it’s time to dust off my bicycle for the [...]
Tulips tell it like it is
Posted in Buyer Buyer Not So Dire!, Car-free digest, High-rise lowdown, What's happening in the 'hood, tagged Car-free, Chicago Real Estate, Jill Press, lakefront living, Lakeview, tulips on May 4, 2009 | 4 Comments »
What reminds you of spring? In my view, nothing says springtime in the city more than tulips. In fact, one of the rarely mentioned, tangible benefits of car-free living includes tulips. It’s true! Strolling most anywhere in downtown Chicago during the month of May, well, what can I say? Tulips rule! This time of year many of the high-rises along Lake [...]
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 »
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It’s All About the Journey
Posted in Car-free digest, What's happening in the 'hood, Yoga corner, tagged Car-free, Jill Press, River North, Sustainable Lifestyle, Yoga on February 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Where do I take yoga classes? After launching my maiden blog last week, I received a number of phone and email queries about all things yoga. I’m glad to jump-start a discussion for anyone wondering if yoga might be a good fit for them; as well as for seasoned practitioners who might like to share their yoga stories. For the record, I commute [...]
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