Hello, readers! This week was good. We got a taste of the fall season here in the region, a slight change in our morning routine (I took Mr. O to school), and we had a “boys weekend”. Overall, it was a lot slower than the previous week and I did not mind it at all.... Continue Reading →
Weekly Review 103
Hello, readers! This week was filled with a huge “first” for Mr. O, a trip up into Chicago for me, and a long holiday weekend. Overall, I’d say it was a great week. Monday was Mr. O’s very first day of school. We enrolled him for 3-day-preschool so he’s not gone all week (yet). In... Continue Reading →
Exploring the Region: Indiana Dunes Pavilion
Hello and welcome to this edition of Exploring the Region. Today we will explore the Indiana Dunes Pavilion. The Pavilion is one of the most historic and recognizable landmarks inside the Indiana Dunes State Park. Every year, thousands of people visit the Indiana Dunes to sit on the beach and enjoy Lake Michigan. However, many... Continue Reading →
Weekly Review 96
Hello and welcome to another edition of my Weekly Review! This week was fun. There was lots of playtime, a few jumpscares when waking up, and after reviewing my notes for the week, way too many popsicles! Read along for this and much more! As always, it started on Monday… I woke up earlier than... Continue Reading →
Bears Talk: Moving to The Region?
The Chicago Bears are reportedly moving forward with their stadium development in the region. Per the organization’s statement above, and the Chicago Sun Times, “It’s Indiana: Bears’ board of directors votes to push stadium to Hammond”. “The Bears’ board of directors met Thursday and decided to move forward with their plans to build a stadium... Continue Reading →
A Region Halloween: Secrets, Sadness, & Shadows: The Story Behind Southeast Grove Cemetery
The sun has fallen, the nighttime sky pulled over your head, and a strange fog rolls across old tombstones. In the distance, a faint melody drifts through the mist. Whispers float through the wind, yet there is no one else in the cemetery. Well… no one alive, anyway. Welcome to Southeast Grove Cemetery. Happy Halloween,... Continue Reading →
Weekly Review 43
Hello readers! Welcome to my weekly review, where I share my previous week with you. Instagram, TikTok: @Theregionlife On beautiful Monday morning, I took Mr. O to my moms. Once again, he did not want to me to leave and it broke my heart, but he get's over it fast apparently! When I came home... Continue Reading →
Weekly Review 31
Hello readers! Welcome to my weekly review, where I share my previous week with you. Instagram, TikTok, Rumble: @Theregionlife Note: Before I begin, I want to clarify something. It has been brought to my attention by a reader of mine (who shall remain anonymous) that I write these weekly reviews in a way that implies Lea... Continue Reading →
