Archie loves his new PRIDE toy and is here to remind you that LOVE WINS. 🌈

Went under the tattoo gun again today. A magpie for MY Magpie. 🩷

Charcuterie, bubbles, and the World Cup. Happy Friday and GO USA!!!

The amazingly kind comments I got from strangers about my summer pants today fill my heart with joy. 😍

I’ve managed to keep a child alive 22 years and a dog for seven. I’ve never been able to keep plants alive. Why I planted a balcony vegetable garden remains to be seen but here we go…. SUMMERTIME IN CHICAGO

Steak protein bowl was a HIT. Steak Brown Rice Black Beans Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini Fire Roasted Sweet Corn Grape Tomatoes Avocado Pickled Red Onion Homemade Chimichurri

Little bit in love with my new lips. 🩷💋💄

I had the BEST weekend celebrating my girl and also getting to spend time with my bestie, @elliewing.bsky.social 🩷

Magpie got my lips done as a Mother’s Day present so you don’t get my full, currently bruised face. Instead, enjoy my regular beer drinking selfie & a picture of my girl & her boyfriend, Jake, who flew in to surprise her this week for her birthday as we cheer on the Avs tonight towards a hockey win!

Magpie got my lips done as a Mother’s Day present so you don’t get my full, currently bruised face. Instead, enjoy my regular beer drinking selfie & a picture of my girl & her boyfriend, Jake, who flew in to surprise her this week for her birthday as we cheer on the Avs tonight towards a hockey win!

LOOK WHO I HAVE!!! Excited to spend a weekend in Colorado with my girl. 🩷

Happy, happy 22nd birthday to my beautiful, kind, and talented MAGPIE!!!

Sunday Fundsy - despite the extra innings loss.

Shouts to Chef Tee at Cozy Noodle in Wrigleyville for the W artwork! 💙⚾️❤️

I got some flowers from my Magpie and some new ink for Mother’s Day. Starting a series down my left thigh dedicated to my travels! Pierogi - Europe Wine glass - Hawaii Coffee plant - Dominican Republic

Beer Under Glass was a great experience last night and a PERFECT May evening in downtown Chicago.

I’m damn proud of this homemade meal because I was craving fish tacos from a restaurant back in KC and I made them without a recipe and nailed it. My first time making those and the scratch Spanish rice as well! It’s the ONLY way I’ll make it going forward. ❤️

I told him to smile.

Ummmmmm. That’s a very large carrot. 😳

Happy, happy 7th birthday to my very best boy. Today included a pup cup, two new toys, some baked chicken, vanilla ice cream and lots of pets and kisses. You are a prince, my Archiekinz! ❤️

Date night at Wrigley Field last night to watch my beloved Cubbies take EIGHT STRAIGHT!!! Loved getting to see Schwarber live at bat for the first time since 2016 too. GO CUBS GO!!!

Pre-gaming at my favorite neighborhood Cubs bar. ❤️⚾️🏟️💙 @murphysbleachers

The very best part of coming home. I missed my boy so much and snuggling with him may just cure the jet lag. ❤️

Saturday in Paris was PERFECTION 🩷

I’m still in disbelief that I even get to TYPE this - much less live this. But HI. It’s me. GUESS WHO IS AT THE AIRPORT WAITING FOR HER FLIGHT TO EUROPE?!?! 10 days. Paris, Warsaw, Amsterdam. Yes, it’s for work but there’s a lot of fun planned throughout too. I am GIDDY. 🩷

That natural Easter morning Chicago light really putting the spotlight on the greys that continue to grow.

These shrimp tacos were a breeze to make and even easier to scarf down!

Arch Madness and I are ready for the most wonderful time of the year! HELLO, MARCH MADNESS. I love you. ❤️🏀💙

My first official St Patrick’s Day in Chicago included voting in my first Illinois election, green beers and shots, and the iconic green Chicago River. 12/10. Will do again and again. 💚

Besides volunteering at the dog rescue, I’m putting together some homeless bags for Chicago men and women. If this was you, what would you honestly wish was in the bag to help for a few days? I want your opinions!

If you’re invited to Sausage Fest - say yes - no matter what you think it is.

Ready for baseball season here in Chicago! GO CUBS GO! @Cubs @whitesox

This one pan dumpling bake was easy to make and delicious! Base is red curry paste, coconut milk, and other spices. Thankful for an easy Sunday dinner.

Solo outing tonight and I am GIDDY

Happy is the spoiled doggie who gets a cheeseburger for being the goodest boy while I was away ❤️

The stares at the airport today are totally worth it.

I lost my pretty little Gma this morning around 6 am. It took me awhile to even want to share the news. I’ll never take for granted my life with her and that the very last words we spoke to one another were “I Love You” My heart is breaking 💔

All time illustration in the story.

My professional head shot came back. Not bad.

GAH. My heart. 🩷

Besides the gumbo, I also made bread pudding with a bourbon cream sauce tonight.

Also - this took five hours but I made gumbo from scratch and I regret NOTHING.

I asked ChatGPT what it thought I looked like as a Pixar character and this was its result.

Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser - we raised $230 last night and I added in another $20 to make a $250 total donation to Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. (ICIRR.org) I won’t stop here; this only fuels my desire to do more! ❤️

She’s beautiful even in the winter and snow. Pretty cool to walk past PCA in the 7-Eleven in my building this morning. SO ready for Cubs baseball!!!

The world is on fire so I’m going to find joy in my new Valentine’s Day dunks. HOW CUTE ARE THESE?!?! 🩷❤️

When I am sick, this homemade comfort dish is what I crave. There’s got to be magic in the 7 spices or something. Grateful it doesn’t take long to make so I can continue to rest. Lebanese Chicken and Rice

Today’s influenza snuggles 🩷

My 99 yr old Gma who broke her femur on 12/10 and went to rehab, got double lung pneumonia and went back to the hospital this week. Today, all medication except comfort care was removed and she is preparing for her transition from this life. I am absolutely heartbroken. Going back to KC Monday.

10 large onions and 2 1/2 hours … totally worth it.