Dear Chicago

Not everyone knows we are leaving yet, which makes it easier so far -- I would hate to spend 6 weeks saying goodbye to people.  But, internally, I already am, and also saying goodbye to Chicago, which has been one of my best friends for the past 12 years.  I never expected to become so attached to a location, but it's happened.  I feel at home everywhere in Chicago, especially the Lincoln Square neighborhood where I've worked for most of my time here.  This is a city that has been very, very good to me, and was the best place I can imagine I could have spent my twenties.  The city gave me most of my favorite people, including my husband, my son and my daughter.  Chicago, I promise I'll try to come back.   I'm also going to do my best to be happy while I'm gone.