You have to love the annual Christmas case of wine from the brother.

Fresh Bread: I said I was going to learn how to bake bread this holiday. Here is the first attempt. Christmas tree lit, fireplace on, bread in the oven. Nice…

Does Santa leave concert tickets?  How awesome would this be?

Maybe the last nice bike ride of the season. Close to 70 degrees in Chicago in November, you have to take advantage of it.

Watching the Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood Live DVD. Nobody else home so playing it LOUD!

I’ve probably posted a similar picture before, but this is the view from TJ’s dorm room.

A beautiful day in Chicago to go in the city and have lunch with TJ. We’re going to a place that advertises sandwiches “as big as your head”.

If it can’t be the Cubs, I’m happy with the Yankees winning. Brings me back to my days in New City, NY.

The CD’s from the 2 nights that Eric Clapton played with The Allman Brothers Band earlier this year, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band and the memory of Duane Allman, have finally arrived!  6 CD’s of music.  Cannot wait to listen to them!

Homemade pasta step 3. Make the noodles.