Historic Architecture: Prairie Avenue Chicago
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods. Each area of the city has its own unique atmosphere, though how the vibe is interpreted can be very subjective. Over the years some neighborhoods have changed...
View ArticleHistory Preserved: Galena, IL
This past weekend my wife and I took a short vacation to Galena, IL to practice our snowboarding in advance an upcoming trip to Colorado. We were encouraged by friends who recommended Chestnut...
View ArticleCulture Shocked
Last month I traveled to France on vacation. Beyond the obvious reasons, we were really excited because we planned to stay with our former landlords. Recall that I spent six months of 2009 enjoying...
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See America by Pullman
Chicago owes its status among US cities to the railroad. In 1848, the first train chugged along five miles of track bringing two cars of wheat into town. At the time, Chicago had only about...Read More...
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Old Ironsides Is Made of Wood?
Batten the hatches! Roll out the cannon! Swab, load, fire! The sailors on the USS Constitution, a.k.a. Old Ironsides, could shoot at roughly twice the rate of her British counterparts. Combined with...
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San Francisco the 24 Hour Treat – Part 1
A few weeks ago I attended a meeting in downtown San Francisco. Of course I was pleased to participate in the meeting, but I was equally interested in visiting San Francisco for the first time....Read...
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If You’re Going to San Francisco for a Day – Part 2
If you have a second day to explore San Francisco, hop in a vehicle and get to the Golden Gate Bridge. Actually, I’m a little embarrassed that I didn’t visit on day number one. The...Read More >>
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Engineering Beer
Give a man a beer, waste an hour. Teach a man to brew, and waste a lifetime! (Bill Owen) That’s a little harsh. Beer is one of the oldest prepared beverages and may have been...Read More >>
View ArticleSky High Air Travel Traffic
Whether your amount of air travel rivals that of George Clooney in Up in the Air, or you are a casual flier who takes a plane for an annual vacation, the newly-released data from the...Read More >>
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Engineer Walks the Highline
The Highline offers a soul charging experience for walkers through the Chelsea and the West Village. An old elevated train line was converted into a public park and walking thoroughfare. Simple as the...
View ArticleTwo Must See Destinations in Montreal
Montreal’s namesake is the hill situated just west of the old quarter of the city. However, the history of the city was probably most significantly influenced by the Lachine Canal. Today, both Mount...
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