I’m Turning Into a Content Whore

In the misguided attempt to provide you, dear reader, constant entertainment and information… I’ve resorted to snapping pictures from my car, while driving. That’s right – I’m risking life and limb to bring you the most pure "snapshot" of what I’m seeing, as I’m seeing it, diesel fumes and all. This is me, heading Southwest on the Kennedy, looking to meet up with 290 West:

In Barrington, there’s a great deal of construction happening on 14 (Northwest Highway). In particular, they’ve torn up a good chunk of the road, and have started to pave it over. Oddly, there are all these little "green thingies" that stretch across the lane. I have no idea what they’re for, but there are a ton of them. I’ve been fascinated each time I drive by them, trying to figure out if they balance something, serve as shock absorbers… I’ve got a bunch of theories. But, whatever their purpose… I think they look neat:

I am working hard to keep you entertained here. The least you can do is drop me some kind of e-mail, and just say "Hi." C’mon, you lazy bastage! A message costs you nothing, save 5 seconds of your time. Look, I’m even providing the e-mail address for you. You have no excuse!