Pittsburgh Weekend

September 19 & 20: Liz and I took advantage of living not so far away and drove over to Pittsburgh for half a weekend, arriving at our Hampton Inn late one Friday night. The next morning we woke up, hit the complimentary breakfast, and went over and tried out the Incline.

Then we bounced back to the hotel, got ourselves ready for the day, and headed into the city. First we did a little walk around, just a little one, then ate at Gaucho’s before walking across the river and winding up at the National Bird Museum (that’s probably not the name) before heading back to our car and heading back to Columbus. Just like that! Going to Pittsburgh, having a fun time, and coming back home is easy to do!

Columbus Catch Up, Mid August through September

Here’s an experiment … just a photo dump of things happening in and around Columbus from the middle of August to the end of September. We’ve got walks around the neighborhood, visits to the Gardners, a visit to a vintage store, a trip to Chilis after seeing Hamilton (in the movie theater), climbing the stairs at Ohio Stadium at 6 in the morning, a Musicologie concert, a trip to Circleville with Carolyn and Stephanie, the author of the Princess Diaries, and Destiny Bond/JiveBomb/Cloakroom/Glare at Ace of Cups. What a catch up!

Oak Park is an Oasis, Too

The previously posted rock n roll show was only a part of a nice little trip we took home to Chicago in August.

August 27: After our workdays we hit the road. Cornelius had a new car seat that he liked until he didn’t

August 28: Cornelius was glad to wake up in a stable place. I took an early morning solo walk to my old grade school and back.

We had Sweetgreen with Mom and Dad for lunch and here’s a picture of Liz in front of a blue door on our way to the train to Oasis.

August 29: Went into the city to walk the 606 with Mom and Dad before doing a nice Wicker Park wander, just Liz and me.

August 30: First, the Farmer’s Market with Dad.

Next, Brunch at the Publican with Everybody!

And then, sofa shopping all over the place with Liz! And it turns out we should have just gone to Ikea to begin with. Also: a little hot dog break and Gene & Jude’s — there was a wedding party there!

August 31: Took a long morning walk with Emily into River Forest and back. And went to church. And ate roast. And drove back to Columbus. Cornelius did NOT enjoy the drive back, it might be a while before he takes his next Oak Park trip. Choices have consequences, Kitty!