• Haiku

    The Windy City

    City afternoon,

    Some walking, some Uber rides.

    Nice to take a break!

    March 19, 2019
  • ChetCast

    Episode 65: Hello, Chicago

    The kids are on vacation and I’m in Chicago with Alison. I talk about what we did this afternoon and preview the next couple of days.

    March 19, 2019
  • Nice treat!

    March 19, 2019
  • Dessert at Molly’s Cupcakes.

    March 19, 2019
  • Tapas time. I may be in the big city, but I still prefer to not have a bunch of people around me.

    March 19, 2019
  • Obviously had to make a stop at Amazon Go. Very promising, needs more grocery items.

    March 19, 2019
  • Chicago Flagship McDonald’s Review: Same food, better packaging.

    March 19, 2019
  • Hello, Chicago.

    March 19, 2019
  • I downloaded Tropico on my iPad Pro yesterday. It’s as good as the macOS version. The speed on that iPad makes all the difference.

    March 19, 2019
  • Haiku

    Local Car Wash

    Five years of washes,

    Same faces, same great car care.

    I appreciate!

    March 18, 2019
  • Checking out the butterflies.

    Little boy reads a sign at botanical guardians
    March 18, 2019
  • ChetCast

    Episode 64: Pianos

    We’re on the road today from Michigan. The kids want to show off their new piano playing skills. Enjoy Benedict and Felicity in concert!

    March 18, 2019
  • I’m in an empty waiting room sitting on a three seat bench on an outboard seat. Lady walks up, sets her stuff on the other outboard seat and sits down next to me. Um, what? I guess I have a friendly face.

    March 18, 2019
  • Haiku

    Sports All Day

    Not a quiet day,

    Basketball win, NASCAR loss.

    I learned some new things.

    March 17, 2019
  • Go my favorite sports team!

    March 17, 2019
  • Sunday flurries

    Snow flurries fall in the backyard on a Sunday afternoon
    March 17, 2019
  • Haiku

    Road Trip Fun

    America’s roads,

    The perfect way to travel.

    Safe, quick, and easy!

    March 16, 2019
  • Drivers in Illinois drive at two speeds: 50mph or 90mph.

    March 16, 2019
  • I really appreciate it when businesses/restaurants/gas stations offer hand sanitizer in addition to hand soap.

    March 16, 2019
  • In-car WiFi is okay by me!

    March 16, 2019
  • It’s very difficult for a family of five to sleep in the same room at a hotel.

    March 16, 2019
  • Haiku

    Clean the House

    House is nice and clean,

    Will it stay before the trip?

    Nice to come home to.

    March 15, 2019
  • I love road trips.

    March 15, 2019
  • Haiku

    Men’s Hair Care

    Every last bottle,

    Shampoo plus conditioner.

    Two products, not one!

    March 14, 2019
  • Just renewed my YNAB subscription. A great product from some great people.

    March 14, 2019