Hither & Yon

Wrigley BBQ, Chicago IL

This last Wednesday evening, having arrived in Chicago for a speaking engagement to start the next morning, I was hosted by a new and dear friend for a meal at Wrigley BBQ.

It was a delight. The half slab of ribs were perfect, as were the sides of green beens and mashed sweet potatoes. I love it when the ribs are so delectable that sauces aren't even needed.

Wrigley BBQ is located at 3555 N Broadway Street in Chicago.

Ohio Christian Writers Conference at First Baptist, Mason OH

I spent much of the last three days at the inaugural Ohio Christian Writers Conference at First Baptist Church in Mason, Ohio (Cincinnati area). When I drove up, I realized I have been to this church before. In fact, I've spoken at this church, long ago, for something related to Right From Wrong or Don't Check Your Brains at the Door.

I keynoted on Thursday evening and Friday morning, taught a couple workshops, met with numerous writers, and reunited with many dear, dear friends.

It was an exhausting and productive conference--and is now among my favorites, since it is a mere 33-minute drive from my home.

Soho Japanese Bistro, West Chester OH

Aubrey's Belated Birthday Dinner:

Mini Reunion, Concord CA

The lovely Robin and I enjoyed a mini-family-reunion today with our Baker relations in Concord, California. Our cousins George and Jeanne Baker had journeyed to Concord (east of Oakland) to visit with our cousins Glen and Linda (Baker) Madsen and their mom, my Aunt Dorothy. So we had lunch together at the Sun Valley Mall (I think) and thoroughly enjoyed visiting and reminiscing and loving on 91-year-old Aunt Dorothy.