Last weekend my son took me out in his family’s new vehicle — an electric bike/people transporter. Imagine a souped-up 21st century rickshaw where rider and passengers have traded places. Olivia and I nestled ourselves in the passenger bucket while Elliot rode us along Chicago’s lake shore. It was totally cool, a lot of fun, a little bumpy and we definitely drew looks and quite a few thumbs up. I don’t know if she’ll remember this maiden ride, but I will never forget it.
photo (edited for privacy) courtesy of Martin Darvick
I used to love going to Lincoln Park in the summer, sometimes visiting the zoo (and Bushman–so much I didn’t understand back then). Loved walking into Lake Michigan–freezing cold as it was–out to sand bars. The big concrete water fountains gushing with cold water–didn’t think about germs back then. Such wonderful memories this brought up for me :~}