Rita Mock-Pike

1 week ago | mockingowlroost.com | Rita Mock-Pike |Rita Juanita Pike

If you haven’t been trekking along with the Doctor in their many adventures over the past 61+ years, you should hop aboard the TARDIS and travel the universe with the incredible, diverse cast of companions and Timelords in the British science-fantasy show known as Doctor Who. One of the longest-running scripted shows in television history, Doctor Who has become more well-known off the British Isles in the last decade or less, partially thanks to Disney sending some production funds its way.

Jan 19, 2024 | exp1.com | Rita Mock-Pike

Millennium Park is one of the best parts of Chicago, at least for folks who love public art, outdoor venues, and beautiful gardens. That’s why it’s one of the first places I bring my out-of-town friends when we head to the Loop. At this park, you’ll find the amazing Jay Pritzker Pavilion for summertime concerts, Lurie Garden for stunning flower displays, and the magical Cloud Gate or “the Bean” art piece for amazing photos.

Dec 29, 2023 | mockingowlroost.com | Rita Mock-Pike |Rita Juanita Pike

One gasp. No breath. Edge of my seat…Cannon boomfollowed by strings,high, clear,piercing, yet without pain. White knuckleswith nothing to hold,nothing to grip,nothing to breathe,nothing to exhale. Like melting mountain topsto dehydrated souls,aching, yearning,parched beyond repair,resting belowin pools of sorrow,the concertosings and dancesacross strings of gut,horsehair bow gliding over bridge,over strings,beside fingersskilled in dance.

Dec 24, 2023 | exp1.com | Rita Mock-Pike

There is something so completely magical about Christmas in Chicago that I can hardly contain my glee each year as Halloween passes and November ticks over the calendar. The lights start going up. The displays in windows start popping in. The possibility of snow lingers in the air as I click on my own solar lights for the holiday. But even if you’re not like me, flicking on the lights and cranking up the carols on Nov.

Dec 19, 2023 | mockingowlroost.com | Rita Mock-Pike |Rita Juanita Pike

Apart from import-friendly grocery stores in the United States, Ribena comes at a hard-fought effort. It also bears the calorie toll of sugar, both added and natural, and unnatural ingredients infused into the “black currant fruit drink” mix. A surprisingly delightful, and calorie-free alternative, comes in the form of Ahmad Teas Blackcurrant Burst. In all my travels the world over, Ribena has been the one flavored drink that has stuck with me.