RIDING WITH KURT

There are many extravagant pieces of art when it comes to The Art Institute of Chicago. There is one though that offers a journey of one artists life and vision. It would be an illustration that takes you into finding fulfillment and enlightenment as well as destruction for the vision this artists had. It also covers a country that I look forward to traveling to by post it note. Indian artists Raqib Shaw was born in the country of India. His early career was spent with t

The Roman Empire existed from 753 BC as a small Italian settlement that would exists over the course of nearly 800 years. The highest point of the empire not only stretched throughout Italy but though Africa, Europe, The Middle East, and portions of Asia. They had an advancement of architecture and their remnants can still be found throughout not only Rome but the entire country of Italy. They also were a military power that ruled majority of the Eastern Hemisphere for near

Greece is a place that I look forward traveling to by post it note. It is a country with fascinating history, culture, and food. The Ancient Greeks were well ahead of their time for architecture and art. On my most recent post it note journey to Chicago there is a taste of this history found there. Ancient Greece ranged from 12th Century BC until 600 AD which offered a time of the rise of the city of Athens as well as Sparta. The City State which meant that each city rul

A couple years ago I gave a group a ride and one of them gave me a post it note for his wife's business. If you are a guy and looking for a good barber shop then check out this place in the mid town area of Nashville. It has a great concept and one that I enjoyed last week when I got my haircut. Bourbon and Barber is a barber shop that offers various levels of cuts, beard trims, and hair treatments. They also offer with each haircut a sampling of Bourbon or Whiskey to en

When it comes to the Nashville International Airport the dining there is excellent. The airport itself is ever changing and over the next couple years the airport is going to get bigger with 200 gates and a second terminal with more restaurants, bars, and shops. On my recent post it note trip I made a stop at one restaurant that is located by the Delta B gates. The Harpeth River Brewing at the Nashville International Airport offers some great drinks and food. They offer a

Nearly four years ago on a random Saturday with a couple I picked up on 12th Avenue South gave me an idea that I would end up running with. They heard about me being from Nashville, TN and that I started collecting post it notes for travel from random Uber passengers. Since then my post it note journey has consisted of trips to Nevada, California, New Mexico, Mississippi, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Texas, Florida, Washington D.C., Maryland, Rhode Islan

The week has begun here in the Music City and it may be hot but there is no shortage of events this week. Nissan Stadium, The Pinnacle, The Ryman, First Horizon Park, and First Bank Stadium all have events this week. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. This Saturday at Nissan Stadium College Football is here with the Music City Kickoff. The Ole Miss Rebels will be taking on the Louisville Cardinals in a great college football game. Kickoff

The city of Nashville has so many great restaurants especially for sports bars. There is one that I made a stop in prior to my trip to Chicago that I frequently enjoy that has been recommended to me by post it note. It is located in Bellevue, TN but has other locations as well. Jonathan's Grille located on Highway 70 in Bellevue, TN is a great dining experience that offers plenty of great food, drinks, and televisions to watch that favorite sports team. The menu ranges fr

When it comes to Chicago you definitely get your steps in but with the T-Rail it adds a way to connect you through the city. Walking through Chicago is quite enjoyable and one that I truly enjoyed. There is so many great features that I appreciated while walking around the Windy City on my most recent post it note trip. My second full day consisted of a walk from Portillo's to the River Front District that offered great views of the architecture throughout this stretch tha

Egyptian history dates back to nearly 2000 BC but the recorded events of the Empire began about 16th Century BC. The first occurrences that mention a historical events can be found in the Old Testament. In Genesis there is the mention of Abraham visiting Egypt from Canaan in 1900 BC. In 1700 BC Joseph is sold into slavery and ends up in Egypt only to become one of the most important roles. Israelites would escape bondage in Egypt and go on to form the Nation by Israel in

The Lunar Eclipse tonight was absolutely incredible. it began at 9:12 pm and it hit totality at 11:12 pm. Great things are ahead and finding peace with this moment. The next Lunar eclipse is not until next year when it's visual in February from the America's, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Australia will also see the next Lunar eclipse in February of 2027. This was an incredible night. #ridingwithkurt #postit #lunareclipse

In 1820 the Irish started migrating to the Chicago area as laborers. From the 1820's to 1850's the Irish immigrants would escapes hardships in their own county including the potato famine. This group would be instrumental in the building of the city as laborers including building of the Railroad and digging the canals. Today there are several reminders of their heritage at various restaurants and other areas of the Windy City which was part of my post it note experience. L

In 2004 there was a architecture piece opened up near The Bean that would be part of the area that would offer a bit of expression for those that lived in the city. Spanish artists and architect Juame Plensa would share his imaginary talent with this piece that would become part of The Loop area. It is only a ten minute walk from the Riverwalk area of Chicago, IL and part of my most recent post it note journey The Crown Fountain is a fifty foot tall structure that offers tw

When it comes to Chicago, Il there is no shortage of places for live entertainment or concert. Many of these areas of entertainment are scattered throughout the city. There is one that is located in the Loop area that offers plenty of great live entertainment throughout the Summer Months and also a place that I was able to see on my most recent post it note trip. In 2004 Architect Frank Gehry had the completion of a music venue that would offer great concerts in a beautifu

It is a new week here in Music City USA and there are no shortage of great activities this week. There are events at Bridgestone Arena, Nissan Stadium, The Pinnacle, The Ryman, and Geodis Park this week. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. Saturday at 7:00 pm at Bridgestone Arena Brandi Carlile will be offering a incredible performance. This is going to be a great night of music at Bridgestone Arena. Drop off location can be found on the c

Maggie C. Daley was a longtime first lady to the city of Chicago who was committed to the improvements of the city. She had a vision for the improvement of the children and the city and although she never got to see her vision come true it is still carried throughout the city with certain parts. She would pass away at the age of 68 with her long time battle of breast cancer. Today there is one park in the city that I discovered while on my recent post it note visit to the

The United States Navy was first added in 1775 for military beginnings in the America's. Although this was a time in the beginnings of colonial America and the American Revolution the Naval history of America would continue from then until now. In the city of Chicago you will find a piece of the Naval history that was a portion of my post it note journey to this area. At the tip of the Naval Pier you will find a memorial that is dedicated to those who served for the United

One of the things about my life that I have always enjoyed is the arts. My post it note adventure to Chicago took me to one place that offered a incredible place of art. During the movie Ferris Brewers Days Off there is a moment that that they explore this part where Cameron Frye is staring at A Sunday on La Grande Jatte by George Surratt and is a changing moment in the movie. The Chicago Art Institute is a massive art exhibit that takes you through a history of art dating

In 1634 French explorer Jean Nicolet reached a region in the Midwest portion of North America that offered a very large body of water on his search for a passage to Asia. Native American tribes of this region settled along this body water and utilized the area for all the resources. Today this large lake is home to cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, and Green bay. Lake Michigan was part of my post it note journey to the city of Chicago, Il. It is the second largest lake in the

The city of Chicago has so many great features to this town. The architecture is absolutely fascinating along with the art pieces. There is one that is located in the Loop area just south of the Riverwalk and part of the post it note experience of my trip to the Windy City. Legendary architect Anish Kapoor who began a project in 2004 for a site that has a unique experience. In 2006, The Bean also known as the Cloud Gate is a resemblance the the liquid mercury would be co