Chicago Walmart Takeaways

Sure, I’m getting a little Biblical but don’t let that stop you. Today’s title refers to Micah 6:8 and if you’ve been around churches, you’ve probably heard it. 

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

The last article talked about a recent trip to Chicago. I was the driver for three young women who celebrated their birthdays and graduations with this short excursion. That created time for me to revisit a couple of life’s milestones and to drive-by some of Chicago’s newest sites.

Effortless Adaptation – Short Version

Note: This is a new experiment. When writing, I tend to be a storyteller. But that means that often, these articles get a little long. (Some say, “wordy,” but I like storytelling better.) 

When designing future articles, starting with this one, I’m giving a nod to those who prefer a short, "Just-the-facts-ma’am" style. For those who prefer the ‘expanded’ version, the link has been included. Click here. 

Not every article will bend to this idea, but many will. Let me know what you think.

Effortless Adaptation – Storied Version

It was a short trip, but not unusual for visiting this Windy City. The last time was a couple of decades ago and lessons learned then had become a sort of muscle memory. Driving in this city is not like driving where I grew up (Twin Cities) and certainly not where I currently live in this rural Iowa town of 5,000. Adjustments were needed if one was to navigate the roads of Chicago. 

The transformation from Rural Zayde to “Chicago Zayde (Yiddish for Grandfather)” occurred before we even made it into the city.