Cool New Park Alert

The Montessori Academy of Chicago (MAC) had a family picnic at the new Adams & Sangamon Park in Chicago's West Loop and the park is easily one of the most interesting I have ever been in, especially the playground, which actually has little hills and crazy structures to climb on. There's also a misting sculture marking the main entrance. The location is also cool. It's exciting to play with friends, surrounded by loft buildings and the Sears Tower (ne' Willis Tower) looming close by.

The Chicago Tribune's architecture reporter, Blair Kamin, offers a critique right here: http://tinyurl.com/2vw97xx

Redmoon Does It Again

If I am ever in need of a quick dose of the spectacular I know the one place that will not fail, Redmoon Theater. From their annual Winter Pageant and last summer's lakefront play Last Of My Species, to this year's Festival J.O.E. (Joyous Outdoor Event); their incredible contraptions and humorous presentation blow me away. J.O.E. featured a wide variety of musical performances, face painting, and a giant inflatable maze awash in colors and sound.

My Third First Day Of School

The unassuming entrances- notice the little door- pictured above are actually for my latest new school, The Montessori Academy of Chicago (MAC), where Dad and Mom took me and my plant for my first day of school on Wednesday, September 1.
MAC is my third school in about three years, which just goes to show how difficult it is to conquer the horrible education system our country offers. Located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, MAC is true urban school, housed in a three story loft building, with the Chicago skyline looming behind it. MAC provides me with an energetic, yet balanced and safe atmosphere, which is most ideal at this point in my life. I hope to remain here for a while and look forward to my continued adventures with Miss Joy (my teacher), my classmates and our hermit crab friends.