Mary Ann Karales

Plot #18

North or South Tower: 

South

Tell us about your family: 

Both brothers live in the Chicago area so family get-togethers are frequent.

Friends I have known for decades live nearby as well.

What is your favorite restaurant in Chicago?: 

Have had many favorites through the years as I frequently dine out.  A recent favorite, before COVID was Remington-convenient for before or after ushering for theater or dance events.  Have realized now how much money I have saved during covid—no restaurant bills.

Sox or Cubs?:

Cubs-but don’t follow baseball.

What do you enjoy most about Lake Michigan?:

Its ever changing moods reflected in different shades of water and sky.

Do you prefer the smell of rain or fall leaves?:

Love both rain and fall scents—rain for remembrance of things past and fall leaves for promises of things to come.

What is your favorite flower?:

Never met a flower I didn’t like so hard to pick just one favorite. Lilies of the Valley—for their subtlety;  Marigolds—for their spicy scent; Geraniums—for their ability to propagate profusely.

What inspired you to join the community garden?: 

Love the sun in the Community Garden and the possibilities of all the flowers and vegetables that do well there.

What are you most excited to grow in your plot this year?: 

Wish I could plant a small tree which would look great through several seasons like a Japanese Maple or all seasons like an Evergreen.

What has been your favorite ITCG event?: 

Favorite ITCG event:  All the cooking and drinking demos!