That Escalated Quickly
On my way home, I texted Liz that I was going to stop for some beer. After a bit, she then replied with a drink recipe that called for Ground Cherries (and also required some tequila).
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Not in a Rush
Most days, I tend to be worried about getting to work on time. But after the talk, I hung back a little and opted to wait until others got off the train. I was fighting muscle memory in some aspects, but it also felt like the right thing to do.
Anyone Recognize This Tiny Bug?
Liz says she’s seen this very (very) small bug in a few rooms of our house. And on all floors – upstairs, first floor, and even basement. As she was describing the bug, wanting me to try to research it online, she spotted one on our bedroom wall. And so I was able to grab a quick photo. I’ve not…
An Official US Flag Disposal Box
And more than that, I began thinking about how long someone must have or own a flag, to have given it such use, that its age and state was such that it would require destruction. I began to think less about how frequent that might be, and the time needed for a flag to reach such a state. How long must it have flown? That context changed my way of thinking.
Starting Off a Lazy Sunday with a Trek to Promontory Point
To my surprise, I found her sitting on the front steps. And from there, we immediately turned around and got back into the car. We drove a ways towards the lake, parking next to Promontory point. And began looking for a spot to have our Sunday breakfast.
20×2 Chicago and an Impromptu Date Night
Tonight, I opted to just tell a story. I had some photos and slides made up, but it just ended up being all of two photos. And while they might have helped, they felt more like a distraction. So I just went all in on the words themselves.
Come Out to 20×2 Chicago: What Did We Miss?
I’m part of 20×2 Chicago this Saturday, a really fun event where 20 folks are gathered together to answer the same question (in 2 minutes or less). The prompt this time: What Did We Miss?
Ground Cherries
The interesting thing to note is that ground cherries tend to fall to the ground when they’re ripe. Hence, the name.
A.A. Bondy: Of the Sea
And our love, it is true
So there’s not much to do
As the air in our lungs
Starts to hiss
And the ocean, it rolls
And the depths take their toll
When we get to the bottom,
We’ll kiss
Re-Reading Old Articles
For some reason, I’ve been going over old articles I’ve flagged as “compelling reads” on here. They’ve come up either due to current events, or some passing topic of conversation… and thought I’d re-share some of these. Because they’re all worth reading again.
Dinner with Joanne
My cousin Joanne was in town for business, and we arranged to meet up for dinner in Fulton Market. I think it’s been nearly seven years since we last saw one another, which is pretty crazy.
Date Night: Barton G
A few months back, Liz and I had heard of a place called Barton G’s. It sounded fun, in terms of how the food and presentation was described (think: very over the top)… and so Liz ended up making reservations for us to try it out.
Togetherness
When Liz came downstairs, I saw that she had on her “Team Feliz” shirts (part of my birthday gift from a few months ago).
So of course, I had to put mine on. Gotta show the coach I’m willing to put in that extra effort.
Darlingside: The God of Loss
“If it’s small enough to carry
You and I can call it home”
Driving Home from Valpo
About 20 minutes after this, as the sky was darkening, we started to pass by local firework displays. It was a really fun thing to see, but as the drive I had to force myself to not look and concentrate on the road. There were a few points though, where the fireworks felt like they were happening right above our car, as we were driving.