Things I see, do, and think in Chicago and beyond.

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@sorchasayers first time on a horse! 3,000 miles, lots of good food, slept in everything from a hostel, tiny house and an RV, many brewery visits, family, and crazy weather. Had a great thanksgiving but sure glad to be back home for a bit.

Rented a tiny house in Austin. 96 square feet of organized space including a queen-size lofted bed, full bathroom, living area and kitchen which we used to cook breakfast this morning. Really makes you wonder if you need a big fancy house, two car garage and a yard. The limited space and less "things" require some adjusting, but this is efficient micro-living at it's best. What a cool experience!

Trouble Coffee... Bringing "toast" to a new level. Thanks to @e.wri for the recommendation and for hosting me on my last day in this fantastically weird city. #sanfrancisco #troublecoffee #toast (at Trouble Coffee and Coconut Club)

Yellow Springs, Ohio. A small artsy town outside of Dayton and also the hometown of Dave Chappelle. This tavern was built in 1827 out of trees from the location it sits. The building was originally used as a stage coach shop on a route between Columbus and Cincinnati. Really enjoyed this unique little town. (at Ye Olde Trail Tavern)

Had a great weekend in the DC area biking, hiking, and eating all kinds of tasty food. It's good to see friends doing their thing in new places. Thanks to @magglehol and @the_absolute_worst for being awesome hosts!

Awesome day for a fall hike in the hills of Virginia with good people! (at Shanandoah National Park)

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A day that starts with a roasted marshmallow is a good day. If you're not out exploring Chicago on this beautiful day, you're missing out. Open House Chicago's final day is today, where you have backstage access to 200 buildings and sites in the city. Yesterday I toured two private high rise clubs, an innovative tech office, a Chicago bridge house, and the Church of Christian Science. openhousechicago.org #ohc2015 (at Big Shoulders Coffee)

#ciw Chicago ideas week photo time w/ @dkelleghan

Took the train today. Good change of pace. Look at that beaut in the background. (at Big Shoulders Coffee)

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Just drank a beer in Taco Bell, cause I could. Our fine country's first booze-selling Taco Bell is located right here in Wicker Park, Chicago, and it opened today.

Grilling up some spicy Italian sausage for a dish including a couple of my homegrown jalapeños. Bring on the heat.

Caught @iso50 front row last night at @northcoastfest!

A few weeks ago I hopped on the train with my bike and pedaled around St. Louis... Read about my epic adventure at roadtrippers.com! Thanks to @roadtrippers & @holidayinn for helping make this happen! #extraordinaryjourneys #adventure #travel #explore