The 606 Bridges Communities

Chicago is at it again. The 606 is one of its newest undertaking and it bridges neighborhoods for miles. At one end there is a spiral that marks the solstices. The trail, built on a former train tracks undulates it way through the city. It was the goal of the design team to reuse as much of the materials they could in order to build sustainably.

West of downtown, in a neighborhood that was already walk-able the 606 give people the opportunity to sit, linger and enjoy the space in which they live. The 606's neighborhood is densely populated so it allows for a place to slow oneself, it is a place to breathe.


The greenspace allows for walking, biking, running or just sitting in nature. It is a wonderful addition to the city.

Designing for Children

The most fun and my greatest passion is designing toys and books for kids. It amazes me how much we can use our imaginations in this endeavor. You can literally go anywhere your creativity will take you and try to see if what you imagine is doable. This, to me is living. I have been on this journey towards creating which has brought my to the realization that making up crazy words and crazy looking characters makes me smile and make me extremely happy.

Here are some examples of works I have created or am in the midst of bringing into the world.

Monsters in a Box! Love it!
Stick Puppets

Stories: Said The Fig Tree To The Stream

Creating for kids afford the most use of one's imagination. It really is the best.