Hair Do's

I've had long hair for at least a decade now, but I've always been pretty lazy about figuring out ways to make it look nice. For the past few months I've been experimenting with easy ways to create low-maintenance but still classy up-dos.

The fish-tail braid has become a staple, but for a night out recently I took it a step further and pinned them up on top of my head--the result was a look both classy and laid back!

The Best Days

When we're kids, there are so many perfect days in our lives that they slide by like a golden memory river. But as adults those days only show up once in a while and if we let them, they can tide us over during those rough patches. 

I spent a day searching for coyote pups with the research team in the Illinois prairie and these are the ones we found--sweet, fluffy balls  of happiness.

Valley of the Lilies

Working at a wildlife foundation is one of the best jobs ever. On days when we don't have programs, we hike around the trails and look for neat things to show the kids. Last week I found the most magical blanket of Lily of the Valley flowers and I just wanted to take a nap in them. Oh, it was lovely!

Chicago has its share of magic too! The tulips in Millenium Park have inspired me to start wearing more colors in honor of Spring:-)

Second City, Second Spring!

So I know it's boring to talk about the weather, but I'll only do it for a second, cause I'm a big weather nerd. Two months ago, it was 80 degrees and sunny, and tomorrow the high is a mere 60. I was annoyed at first, but now I've come to appreciate the value of what may be the longest Spring weather I have ever experienced! Everyone, now is the time for visits!

Love me some cherry blossoms in the city:-)