A blog by Bonnie McGrath. Got feedback? E-mail bonmcgrath@aol.com.


Poetry Party

happens every year in the heart of the South Loop

07/27/2010

It's literary and it's fun and it is always accompanied by food and libations and good weather Read More...

Gregg turned 50 at the Firehouse

and what a surprise it was

07/23/2010

It's still possible for a wife to keep a secret. Kate kept Gregg's 50th birthday party a secret and a good time was had by all Read More...

Finally found a grocery list at Jewel

just days after I heard that people leave them

07/18/2010

Was it a coincidence that I saw my first grocery list at Jewel that belonged to someone else? Or was it just the power of suggestion? Read More...

Finally got a good look upstairs

the Trailways Bus Station--a SL gem preserved

07/16/2010

I have always wanted to see upstairs at the old Trailways Bus Station at Roosevelt and Wabash. I finally got my chance. And may be there again. And again. Read More...

A beautiful Night in the Neighborhood

and another one is on the horizon for Friday

07/13/2010

good food, good music, good walk...all building up to Friday for Where the Wild Things Are in Roosevelt Park Read More...

Bikers of the Night

there they were again in all their bewheeled glory

07/11/2010

I love them; I hate them. An erstwhile group of bikers strikes again and I am in awe Read More...

Jimmy Green's puts the G in Grilled

as in grilled Caesar

07/10/2010

The chicken is optional but when you ask for a grilled Caesar salad at Jimmy Green's, you get it grilled Read More...

Breaking away with an alderman

bike and tour for a bit on Saturday with Bob!

07/08/2010

Alderman Fioretti has a great idea for you if you have some time Saturday morning; burn some calories while chewing the fat Read More...

It's suddenly like a desert in the South Loop

Inquiring minds want to know why

07/06/2010

It happens every year, practically down to the minute, we change from a Brazilian rain forest to Death Valley Read More...

A quick delicacy review of Taste

if you go this weekend and need a recommendation

07/02/2010

I always like a few good recommendations when I go to Taste--so I am at your service, readers Read More...