Chicago

Greetings from Chicago. I spent last week in the Windy City, enjoying a couple of conferences and sightseeing a bit. Behind me in this photo is the Sears Tower. I'm standing outside the Shedd Aquarium.

I arrived on Monday and immediately went to the McCormick Place for the P*mpered Chef conference. When I went this year, I had it in my head that I would "retire" from the business. I have remained active for the last two years by doing minimum requirements. My general health has prevented me from really enjoying doing the cooking shows, but I have enough clients who buy from me that I haven't stopped selling. Of course, when I go to these meetings and see all the new products, it's hard to give it up. Besides, I enjoy so much the friends that I've made through the business.

A view from our room at the Sh*raton Hotel downtown. I enjoyed looking out window at the sights below. If you ever visit the city, the architectural boat tours are a must. I've been on a couple and learn something new each time. They take you up the river here and explain all the different styles of architecture and share a lot of the history of the city.

the lobby of the hotel looks out over the river. It is a pleasure to sit here and enjoy the view or

walk outside along the river and enjoy the flowers in the park that is beside the hotel.