Category — SamsonChicago

JenChicago, NBC5 Street Team

Let me tell you a little story about a fellow named, Samson…

Okay, we don’t have time for a long drawn out story, but suffice it to say… Samson is my friend, my buddy, my dog. And I love him. Very much.

There are a lot of dog lovers, like me here in Chicago and we all want to take care of our little friends. They need their nails trimmed, teeth brushed, hair cut, la-la-la… One might think it a good idea to buy some clippers, a nail file and toothpaste… and then just have at it, BUT if you have ever tried to groom a squiggly dog, in less than 3 hours, you would know how easy it is to make the little guy look like he just stepped off the set of Fraggle Rock. Trust.

So, as I was searching for a place to groom my best pal, I found Streetervile Pet Spa and Salon. I spoke with the owner, Marion, and was convinced that Samson was going to be in good hands. And, of course, he was!

Beware: If you thought Samson was handsome before… hold on to your socks!

Samson gets a haircut from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

There is something very nostalgic, romantic and captivating about Navy Pier. There is so much to do, ride, see, experience and, of course, eat. All the hard facts about Navy Pier have can be found a thousand places online… so this is simply my experience. My date, if you will.

I have a crush on Navy Pier from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

I want to give Michelle a special “thank you” for filming most of this. She laughs at my jokes and that TOTALLY helps!

Samson is my right-hand man, if I ever had one! He warms up the crowd before I even get there. He listens to me talk incessantly about life, love and all things Chicago. And he is the first to remind me that the most important things in life are not “things” at all. Plus, he is an incredible athlete!

Samson and I have been, and will continue to, explore Chicago together. We love so many things about Chicago! Among others, we love Jamba Juice, playing “ball” and of course, we love the idea of the 2016 Olympics being hosted in Chicago. As a matter of fact, we’d roll over for it!

So maybe this isn’t “news” per se… Just two wild and crazy Chicagoans having fun. This is one of our little adventures.

Things we love… from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.