My husband and I are dedicated no-car people since we moved full-time to downtown Chicago five years ago.  Unfortunately the pandemic had different ideas and rental car prices forced us to make the responsible choice and buy a car again.  The good news is, it has removed the friction involved in taking spontaneous day trips.  This morning the high heat and humidity backed off and we headed for the Morton Arboretum.  There’s always something great in over 1700 acres at this “tree museum”, but seeking out Daniel Popper’s installation of enormous sculptures  –  the Human Nature series – gives a sense of destination to our wandering.

I especially liked this one.  I’m drawn to labyrinths and mazes – I’ve used the term “wayfinding” to describe my approach to my consulting business for several years – and this woman actually has one carved into the inside of her brain!