The Art of Exploration archive is where you'll find my past writings and thoughts. You are currently viewing a list of articles that were published in April 2011.

River Walk

Published April 30th, 2011 in Illinois

Most of April has been etched by bone chilling winds and window-pelting rain. But today the sun broke through the clouds and the temperature climbed to seventy degrees, interrupting an otherwise icy, slate grey spring.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Published April 3rd, 2011 in Illinois

I am quite ashamed to admit that I’ve lived most of my life in Illinois but I have never visited the Lincoln Home. That is, until now. I am on my way to St. Louis and thought it is a perfect time to stop by to see this lovely historic home.

Tower Grove House

Published April 2nd, 2011 in Missouri

One of my favorite things to see at the Missouri Botanical Garden wasn’t a flower or a shrub or a tree. It was a house. Tower Grove House.

Missouri Botanical Garden

Published April 2nd, 2011 in Missouri

A few days ago, I decided I need a weekend away. The dismal Chicago weather was getting to me as to so often does these days. So I headed south to St. Louis and by Saturday morning found myself at the Missouri Botanical Garden.