Henson Robinson Zoo in Springfield, Illinois is a wonderful small zoo where you can enjoy animals and art! Located along Lake Springfield, I took an afternoon off with my daughter Allie, and the grandkids for an afternoon outdoors and we had a great time. Art at the zoo The zoo recently partnered with the Pharmacy […]
When my late father retired, he opened a frame shop. He painted, drew and photographed and did it well. I wish I shared his artistic talents. While I don’t have his talent, I do however, share his enjoyment of the arts. When my husband Keith and I had the chance to visit Perivale Gallery and […]
All I can say is what fun! We toured the 21c museum and gallery before heading into The Hive restaurant where Chef Matthew McClure sat at my table and shared! Art outside! Outside the hotel/gallery was very cool. My favorite hands down was a very unusual car, a Fleetwood Cadillac limousine that was covered in […]
On a hosted trip to the Quad Cities, my daughter Allie and I got our culture on when we visited the Figge Art Museum. Located in downtown Davenport, the building itself, a beautiful glass structure, is a piece of art in its own right. Our first destination was the Figgie Cafe where we found upscale […]
The Spoon River Drive beckons my husband Keith and me each year. Yes, we have been there, yes we have done that, but I always see something new and different and this year we had just finished harvest and a day away was balm to the soul. Being from the Land of Lincoln, I am […]