Site Redesign

I am about to launch the new design of my website. Done in html, this site features more information, samples, and a more efficient way to make updates. I'm interested to see what you have to say. Designers should always be open to feedback.

Museum of Contemporary Art

On saturday I took my daughter to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. Cheers to the Chicago Public Library for letting us getting a family pass, but I have to say that it's one of the worst museums to go to with a kid. Second, I don't get half (and that's being generous) of what they're featuring. One current exhibit has so many lights flashing I was sure it was going to induce a migraine. Another had human bones, laid out on the table. Perfect for a four year old to try to grab. So many times things came out of my mouth like "Elli, don't sit on the box, it's art." Or, Elli, I know that it looks like a sign, but don't tough it, it's art." While I suppose it makes you question what art is, sometimes I think I'm old school. Give me the Art Institute any day. Maybe that's why we have the family pass there. And they have programs for kids, art projects and a library. Enough said

Our Own Traditions

This year my husband and I are hosting Thanksgiving. It's our first, even though we've been married for five years. Living in the city is not always conducive to entertaining big sit down dinners. Although our space is beautiful, and we do throw a great cocktail party, we decided to start with a few traditions of our own. The first is that we're not doing turkey. Neither of us like it that much, and we decided to do something else. My husband is a bit of a foodie, and he likes mix it up. The second, which I tried to introduce a few years ago but it was not well received, is that I want each person to bring something that they have written that they are grateful for. David will read it out loud. I think at times like these, it's important to give thanks. Even if there's no turkey involved.