Thursday, January 21

Celebrating MLK and Dreaming of Desert Lands

This Monday was Martin Luther King, Jr. day, and I am glad to work for an organization that allows us to celebrate his life and work as a holiday from the office. I took this day to do something that I have never done before in my 8.5 years in Chicago: visit the Garfield Park Conservatory.



Beautiful. Simply beautiful.



It was really other-worldly, especially the Desert Room. To step out of the barely-above-freezing temperatures into a bright 75-degree space, full of green and vibrant life.



I found a quiet bench to eat my lunch and read some of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s early writings. I couldn't imagine a more peaceful way to spend the day.
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Sarah said...

I thought you were gonna say that you were going to a desert island for Spring Break or something! The Conservatory is a close second though...

16:39
Ann-Marie said...

What a nice way to spend a day off and remember a remarkable man.

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