Posts tagged "Chicago"
Project Ladybug Bash: Meet Dina Manzo and find out how Atia's Fund began!
How far we travel in life matters far less than those we meet along the way. ~ Mark Twain In Stop and Blog the Roses spirit, today, I am grateful to have met these lovely people ~ 1/ Laura Lutarewych ~ Fellow ChicagoNow blogger & a cancer survivor herself. See her story here & watch... Read more »
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May 20, 2012 at 9:12 am
May 20, 2012 at 9:12 am
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Little Things: Sunday Afternoon in Chinatown edition
1/ Baked BBQ pork buns 2/ Steamed BBQ pork buns 3/ Pork and shrimp dumplings Sometimes, it’s the little things that make our day. Literally. Little and filled with pork. Fully belly, happy Ferny... Read more »
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April 29, 2012 at 4:57 pm
April 29, 2012 at 4:57 pm
8 things for Rosie O'Donnell to know about Chicago, from one New Yorker to another
My dear R.O., Welcome to Chicago! You may be wondering how you got here. Well, only you and the Big O know. But, you may also be wondering/worrying how different it’s going to be from NY. I know you’re originally from Long Island (Jersey girl here!) and lived in Manhattan (former East sider here, right... Read more »
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October 7, 2011 at 2:50 pm
October 7, 2011 at 2:50 pm
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Love, Loss and What I Wore - Now in Chicago at the Broadway Playhouse
I saw it last night – opening night – and I don’t remember a thing. As I was exiting my 4th row seat – after 1 hour 45 minutes, no intermission – WHACK! Note to the lawyers for the company that manages the property at Broadway Playhouse: You might want to do something about... Read more »
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September 19, 2011 at 7:46 am
September 19, 2011 at 7:46 am
It's National White Wine Week (say me and the Windy City Wine Guy)
I like the career advice “Find your passion and then find a way to make money doing it.” I didn’t always do that (that’s another story) but here is someone who it appears is ~ Michael Bottigliero, the Windy City Wine Guy. I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael at an event at Fleming’s Steakhouse... Read more »
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July 25, 2011 at 7:52 am
July 25, 2011 at 7:52 am
On this day in 1959
I have to admit I’m not living in the moment. My thoughts are in the future. And, they’re not that deep. I’m just really looking forward to ~1/ warmer weather and2/ running along the lake and eating outdoors and my spring/summer wardrobe But, I’m trying to appreciate today (cold, indoor today, but today) like this... Read more »
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March 31, 2011 at 7:24 am
March 31, 2011 at 7:24 am
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I never saw anyone dye the Hudson River green
1/ Green beads2/ Green boas3/ Shamrock antennas I saw it all today, along with a river turned green. There is no denying ~ Chicago has spirit! And I love it. ... Read more »
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March 12, 2011 at 12:23 pm
March 12, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Yesterday, as I was getting on the Red Line on my way home ...
My eyes were glued to my phone. I was reading something about winning and being from Mars and tiger blood. Still, I have enough peripheral vision to see that the train had arrived, that the door was opening to my left, that I had to walk approximately four feet to get on the train... Read more »
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March 3, 2011 at 7:25 pm
March 3, 2011 at 7:25 pm
8 Uses for a Chicago Public Library Card
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January 25, 2011 at 3:15 pm
January 25, 2011 at 3:15 pm
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Little things: a January weekend in Chicago
1/ Ice skating in beautiful Millenium Park right in the middle of this beautiful city (and not falling on my ass)2/ Finally going to the DisneyLand of WholeFoods stores in Lincoln Park (and having a delicious veggie burger at their ‘diner’)3/ Bears in the playoffs (if it can’t be the Cowboys, let it be the... Read more »
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January 16, 2011 at 12:18 pm
January 16, 2011 at 12:18 pm
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Meet The Blogger
FernRonay
Lawyer and CPA turned writer/reporter/blogger. See more at www.FernRonay.com. Author of Stop and Blog the Roses, the book. Now available on Amazon. Check out the 'Look Inside' feature to see what it's all about! Manhattanite, originally from the great state of New Jersey, now living in beautiful Chicago with my husband. Proud to be 100% Italian American and an avid reader, eater and runner.
Roses was a finalist!
Roses was a finalist for CBS Chicago's Most Valuable Blogger Award!
I didn't win. But, that's OK. My mother still loves me.
More importantly, thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for Roses!! You like me. You really like me.
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