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9 Indoor Spots to Visit in Chicagoland During a Snowy Weekend

by anders458, posted in @FPDCC, botanical gardens and arboretums, Chicago, Forest Preserve of Cook County, Galena Illinois, Illinois, Iowa, kids activities, Lake County Illinois attractions, museums, National Park Service, nature centers, presidents, Uncategorized, winter activities

This weekend in Chicagoland is expected to be snowy and cold. While you may not be able to take a long hike or go camping, there are many natured-oriented places, museums, and even an auto museum you can visit to get out of the house and stay out of the snow and cold. Try the … Continue reading 9 Indoor Spots to Visit in Chicagoland During a Snowy Weekend

The Importance of Authenticity: On the Eclipse, Tom Skilling, and Being Oneself

by anders458, posted in astronomy, Uncategorized

We live in a world of Auto-Tune, Pollyannaish social media posts, and Z-list celebrities. A world that’s loaded with people looking the same, acting the same, and often thinking the same (lump me in there at times). Of reality TV- and social media-manufactured controversies and edginess. We crave authenticity, but we’re surrounded by cultural complicity. … Continue reading The Importance of Authenticity: On the Eclipse, Tom Skilling, and Being Oneself