Switching from Xfinity to i3 back to Xfinity
Xfinity is better Over the past few years, I had noticed my Xfinity bill creeping up and up. A few years ago, it was about $80/month, and now it was $125/month. I found that type of thing annoying, and while a few years ago, there wasn’t really an alternative, I knew there were alternatives now. […]
Review of ‘Lamentations’ by Liz Amore | A Poetry Collection
Thoughts and Responses to ‘Lamentations: A Book of Real Teenaged Feelings’ by Liz Amore While reading ‘Lamentations’ by Liz Amore, I was reminded of the power and often OVERpowering nature of our internal thoughts and feelings. We are dynamic, ever changing concoctions of emotion, thought, and past experience. On top of that, we are dutifully […]
3 Days in Shawnee National Forest: What to See and Do
My 3 Day Review and Recommendations for Shawnee National Forest Shawnee National Forest is a beautiful natural area with ancient rock formations. The area also harkens back to earlier days. Day 1: Garden of the Gods and Bell Smith Springs Without a doubt, one of the most popular attractions at Shawnee is Garden of the […]
Meadowbrook Park Playground Update: Getting Close
Meadowbrook Park Playground Construction Update I recently went to Meadowbrook Park, and I noticed the playground is almost finished. If you look closely at the pictures, there are large piles of wood chips directly on the playground ready to be spread out. There are also other areas that clearly need more concrete. The stated timeline […]
From Lawn to Love: Converting Traditional Turf to Pollinator Friendly Landscaping
Converting from Conventional Lawn to Pollinator Friendly Plants As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualified purchases. I’ve never been much into lawns. Yes, like most, I can respect and admire a perfectly manicured lawn with a beautiful color and lush, healthy grass. But I’ve never been one to strive for something like that. The opposite […]
Champaign Urbana Restaurants Open/Closed on 4th of July
Short List of Restaurants Open or Closed on 4th of July in Champaign Urbana OPEN Bunny’s Tavern Jarling’s Custard Cup (1 hour later than normal) Fiesta Cafe Big Grove Tavern (may have slightly different hours) Jupiter’s at the Crossing The Main Scoop (open until 8p) Closed Maize Siam Terrace Tres Nopales Black Dog Watson’s Shack […]
10 Great Date Spots in Champaign-Urbana
10 Date Night Places in Champaign-Urbana Champaign-Urbana has a number of eclectic places to make your date night a special. Whether you are looking to chat on a first time date or take your spouse out, you will find suggestions here. Just a note: as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep It […]
Yes, You Can Go Solar Without Installing Rooftop Panels (Here’s How)
It’s easy to sign up for Community Solar Since I moved into this house 2 years ago, I have thought about getting solar panels on the roof. The roof is absolutely perfect for solar panels – it faces south and has plenty of area. I could easily have enough solar panels to meet my demand. […]