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 [...]
Posts Tagged ‘lakefront living’
Chicago Lakefront Soccer Grandma
Posted in What's happening in the 'hood, tagged Jill Press, lakefront living, soccer on May 31, 2009 | 2 Comments »
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 [...]
