Zoe By My Side- Our Journey with Cushings

What wonderful memories for you, Leslie and Patti. We too love to stroll up and down Michigan Avenue and Millinium Park and of course State Street too. Patti that sounds like the most incredible castle. Maybe you could find your friend again if you google her.

I wish I had purchased the special book because most of the paintings I will never see again in my lifetime.

Leslie, the first time I saw a real Monet painting, I cried because I could not believe I was actually seeing one in person.

They had all of the Impressionists and we rented headsets and they told the most interesting facts about the paintings and clothes. Kate and I spent two and half hours looking through the exhibit and I feel like I wish I could see it again because I probably missed things.

Maybe I can order the book on line. We are truly blessed we can go to Chicago to such a fine Museum for these special shows. Years ago, hubby and I would go often. I think Kate had a wonderful eighteenth birthday. She did not stop smiling the whole day.

That sounds wonderful! I love the idea of the painting paired with the vintage clothing. What a great concept. That would definitely be worth seeing.
We go to the AGO here in Toronto and they have some wonderful exhibits sometimes. One of my favorites was the Tate Museum impressionists tour.
It is cool to get to see some of those wonderful paintings.
That sounds like a lovely day Addy and a great way to spend Kate's 18th Birthday. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Are the lion statues still at the entrance to the museum? I was sitting on one of those lions on one of my visits to the museum when a mounted officer came riding up. We got to chatting and he allowed me to pet his horse. More chatting and he let me ride his horse! The officer's name was "Pete" and he seemed to find me often as I roamed and was very kind - one of the very few folks in Chicago who weren't totally freaked out by my Southern friendliness! :p I had a blast waving at folks on the sidewalks then watching their reactions. LOL

Toward the end of my visit there, a gentleman came up to me and handed me a manila envelope. Inside were about 100 photos of me in various places. He was a professional photographer and had seen me just about my first day roaming and was taken with my "innocence". He had pics of me swinging around street light poles, on the museum lions, on the horse, in stores, in $3000 blouses I tried on in Sacs....just about everywhere I had been, he had been there taking pics and I never noticed him. He wanted me to work for him as a model. My aunt was horrified and scared to pieces - I was flattered and enchanted.....and VERY naive. I still have some of those photos somewhere. hummmmmm

Leslie, I love your memory. Yes, the lions are still there, they added on a new modern wing to the back of the building, built a beautiful park a block or so away, the police are still on horseback but I doubt these days they would allow a ride.

The innocence of youth is pretty inspiring.:):)

Hey you

How are you all doing? Miss Zoe and Koko ok??

I saw palm trees ;). It was a stunning place. So relaxing we stayed Saturday night too so I didn't get back till late yesterday.

I saw a chocolate lamb so took a photo just for you will post up some at the weekend when I have some more time

I had shed loads of crap from work today which is why I haven't been on sooner. Hope all is ok with you

Lots of love

Mel
Xxxxx

MEL

you are back:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Oh I do hope you saw many palm trees and I cant wait to see my black lamb picture.

we are all just fine and so happy you are back:D:D:D:D:D

addy, Just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear about your mom having those fractures. Hope she heals quickly.

My dear Addy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Sending healing energy and prayers your way. Big hugs,

Addy:
I too am so sorry to hear of you mom's problems. I hope everything turns out well for her. I will pray for you both. Blessings
Patti

Sending hugs to you and prayers for your Mom...