creative process, lisa lillibridge, south dakota, identity, vermont, midlife, psychology, creativity, south dakota photographyLISA LILLIBRIDGE

We were in the elevator with LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers. We enjoyed breakfast on the 23rd floor with Greek Orthodox Priests. Seeing the priests walking alongside professional basketball players in the lobby was just fabulous. I didn’t get that shot. I wish I had. If you’re in Milwaukee…stay at the Pfister Hotel which was the vision of Guido Pfister and his son, Charles. The hotel opened in 1893.

Here are a few of the images that show the beauty of this truly remarkable hotel.

I love the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. There are a lot of things that make this hotel exceptional. The Pfister hosts the largest Victorian art collection of any hotel in the world. There also is an artist-in-residence for a one year stint at a time currently. What a great gig. His work was stunning. See link below.

http://www.thepfisterhotel.com/artist-in-residence/current-artist

http://www.thepfisterhotel.com/

http://www.thepfisterhotel.com/boutique-hotel/pfister-history

Two things on my list of things I’ve wanted to do for a long time are: 1. Stay in a loft and not a fancy, NYC fully furnished type. I wanted grit. I’ve wanted out of my middle-aged comfort zone and my friend Jen and I got it in a fabulous way. CHECK

Thank you Kate at Grand Trunk Pub on Woodward Ave in Detroit. We had a great stay and believe me we’re coming back and I really hope I get to meet you this time. The bed was really comfortable and I actually miss hearing the kitchen conversations and smelling onions frying when I wake up. http://www.grandtrunkpub.com/

2. Visit Detroit and hang out with locals. CHECK

Thanks to the staff at Grand Trunk Pub we were well taken care of and even stepped out of the bar for a while on Saturday night with a very generous bartender, Sam. It was just great fun…no if(s) and(s) or but(s) about the whole shooting match. My traveling companion, Jen made sure that the next stop in Milwaukee was pretty swanky and it was the contrast that made both experiences so remarkable. Big Love to Grand Trunk. Sorry we didn’t have the stamina to stay for the Tiger’s Opening Day. I’m sure you all had fun, because the bar was already hopping when we left at 9:30am. Thank you!