Chicago Architecture Center Tours of Chicago by Boat reposted by Ruth Paget

Chicago Architecture Tours by boat on the Chicago River are a pretty spectacular way to visit the city.

Details about the boat tours follow:

https://www.architecture.org/city-tours/river-cruise?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=cbc_gsearch_cBC-RiverCruiseMXC&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22327194634&gbraid=0AAAAADlWBGHMPR1jd0Ibu78_epcd5ZvrA&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1ZjOBhCmARIsADDuFTCS3KItZRoxn1uy4j9vGUmfus0FcphFhu6byOLDsO1vijB4UbsvG28aAuXtEALw_wcB

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

Bricks Tell Chicago’s History Reposted by Ruth Paget

The book Fire and Clay: How Bricks Reveal the Hidden History of Chicago by Will Quam recounts Chicago’s history through the development of brick.

Details about this book from the University of Chicago Press follow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/19d2f4755400207e

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

Free, In-Person US-China Relations Lecture at UChicago on April 17, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago will host a free, in-person talk on April 17, 2026 by Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Secretary of Defense Chuck Havel on US - China Relations Amidst the War with Iran.

Reservations are required to attend this event.

Details about the speakers and reservations follow:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2026-hagel-lecture-americas-role-in-asia-in-context-of-war-with-iran-tickets-1984629245498?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

Californian Building Use Idea: Bookstore or College Classrooms by Ruth Paget

Former Californian Newspaper Building Use Idea by Ruth Paget

Perhaps Hartnell College could use space in this building for a coffee shop, bookstore, classrooms, student lounges, study areas, or dining areas.

If Hartnell College became a four-year institution, this extra space would be especially useful.

Just a thought,

Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

Milestone Gift to UChicsgo Endows Chair in Game Design and Media Innovation reposteD by Ruth Paget

Mouly-Carlson Family Establishes Endowed Chair to Advance Game Design and Media Innovation at the University of Chicago.

Details about this milestone gift to the University of Chicago follow:

https://humanities.uchicago.edu/articles/2026/03/mouly-carlson-family-establishes-endowed-chair-advance-game-design-and-media

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author of Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

UChicago Press Book Sale till June 15, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago Press Book Sale is on till June 15, 2026.

There are many deals under $15.

Book lists and sale details follow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/19d24ed5a8aaa204

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento at Games

Personal Chef Information to Consider by Ruth Paget

Personal Chef Information to Consider reposted by Ruth Paget

The price of gas to transport groceries and deliver meals might influence prices in this information sheet website, but it provides good background:

https://www.gradito.com/blog/personal-chef-cost-for-one-person#:~:text=For%20a%20private%20chef%20to,$150%20to%20$300%20per%20person.

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Camembert Cheese Games and Dijon Mustard Party Games