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You came at such a perfect time, we’re having a beautiful weather week! Warbler in Lincoln square (north of downtown) is a lovely neighborhood place and they always save seats for walk-ins, plus they just opened their patio :) Great food, easy vibe, and fantastic cocktails, I love the Robin which has both mezcal and Pilsner and is perfect. Whenever you go, I hope you have a wonderful time, it makes me so happy to see you and your mom traveling together and enjoying yourselves, and I’m sure the kids are just loving it.

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Ha ha! In your face, Barnes and Noble.

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I can't recommend any Chicago restaurants but came to share why you cry more during movies on airplanes: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-do-i-always-cry-when-i-watch-films-on-a-plane

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fascinating!!

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B&N: Emma WHO? No idea

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Frasca or Spacca Napoli for amazing Italian and Same Same for Thai! All within 20 mins of Women and Children First :)

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You are welcome to eat dinner at my house!!! Your mother and I will talk about how wonderful it is being grandmothers and how your elementary school friend, Danielle, is my oldest daughter’s friend and how much we love our children and their friends! If you are interested please reply and I will leave my phone number with the wonderful people at the Book Cellar and then you can call me directly!

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Who is my friend Danielle? Tell me more!

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Update: Danielle has written to me! I do love that Danielle. We actually went to preschool together, and now our CHILDREN go to elementary school together!

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I always ADORE your newsletters. Thanks for them all! They always cheer me up! 🙂💕

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The Warbler is lovely, as is Pizza Lobo, Anteprima & of course, Jenni’s Ice Cream!

How cool that you were just down the street from me today!!!!wow!!

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OMG! This is the best!!

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Milkshakes and beer out of fun glasses – how delightful!

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Mon Ami Gabi (outside), Piccolo Sogno (garden), The Blue Door Kitchen and Garden

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Yup. That scene gets me every time! So romantic and that beautiful score :)

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It’s got something to do with high altitude. I always get overly emotional on a plane…

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Ehle/Firth 4 ever, AMEN.

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I love everything about this, especially your outfits ❤️

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