Category Archives: 9 to 5

Travel Theme: Grey

Posted on August 12, 2015 by bebs1

This is how Chicago’s financial district looks like on a weekend. Devoid of office workers, with just tourists determined to cover all the must-sees in the city, cramped in their weekend schedule. My entry to Ailssa’s Travel Challenge: Grey.

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More time for golf

Posted on June 25, 2015 by bebs1

A former boss of mine had his retirement party on Tuesday. He retired as a Deputy Vice Chair in our firm. He was with the firm for 39 years, starting right out of college. It is a great run when … Continue reading →

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Dried fish in my linguini

Posted on May 17, 2015 by bebs1

On a tour of Bavarian Alps in Germany my Mom ordered shrimps and was very disappointed that she was served popcorn shrimps or teeny-tiny shrimps and my late advice to her was to not order seafood in a landlocked area. … Continue reading →

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New doughnut place

Posted on May 14, 2015 by bebs1

The Doughnut Vault is fairly new.  I’ve read good things about it so I was planning of picking some donuts this weekend. This morning I caught the earlier train so I thought to make a side trip and find this place … Continue reading →

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Life in Suburbia: April 10, 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by bebs1

Friday was my day off as I have set two doctors’ visit. I left the house early and came home around seven but glad that I accomplished a lot in one day, including dining with one of my closest friends … Continue reading →

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Antiques in b/w

Posted on October 26, 2014 by bebs1

My second posting to the FB meme of black and white. My Multiply buddy, Cat Herrera, picked me to post 5 photos for 5 days asking a friend for each day. I will save my WP friends from it even … Continue reading →

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Hog wild over the breakfast menu

Posted on October 3, 2014 by bebs1

The things you do for your friends. I have four friends at work whom I’ve been going out with for lunch, particularly on our birthdays. We’ve been doing it for many many years so when they suddenly decide to go … Continue reading →

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1 Day 1 World Project 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Posted on October 1, 2014 by bebs1

Sunday, before leaving the house for church, I was blogging. My cats love to be around me when I am in our crib. So while I blog away, Pixie sits by me looking out the window. Sissi normally would huddle … Continue reading →

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Happy Tuesday!

Posted on September 9, 2014 by bebs1

Saw this monarch butterfly fleeting from one flower to the other. I was lucky to have caught her in action. May you have a wonderful day. I am fighting a virus and I was told to gurgle with vinegar and … Continue reading →

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Sweeter than strawberries

Posted on August 20, 2014 by bebs1

We are eating healthy and light lately. On our last trip to Costco, I got some fresh mozarella to go with our fresh tomatoes and Sheryl, our neighbor, has given us some more too. Viv loved the caprese salad the … Continue reading →

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