We've just returned from a weekend trip in Chicago, marking my first time in the Windy City. Mr. Moggie and I visited some friends of his whom I'd only met once before. They were rumored to be the sweetest people in the world, and my first encounter with them did not dispel that opinion. I'm happy to say that after spending a whole weekend them, I believe the rumor was an understatement.
Upon our return to Virginia, I'm reminded that we have so much to be thankful for. In particular, friends who opened their home, who urged Mr. Moggie and I to tell the story of how we met over dinner, who showed us around the cool neighborhoods and indulged my desire to visit several paper stores, who let Mr. Moggie run around the Green City Market filling his shopping bag with elk, lamb, and micro-greens. We're grateful for friends who celebrated academic and career milestones with us in the form of a delicious meal at Frontera Grill, who pointed out Rick Bayless when he chatted it up with nearby diners, who let us enjoy the company of their sweet dog. Thankful for our lovely friend who drove from the other side of the city to share an evening of wine, grilling, and pie with us.
I was so inspired during our trip. I can't wait to get my new ideas down on paper! For now, I've finally added the finishing touches to some thank you cards I pressed in the studio last week. Enjoy!
