Estate Sale in Hyde Park
While we usually know that showing up early gets you the good stuff… we were fine to take our time, and contended ourselves to wait in line.
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A Rainy Commute
We had a lot of rain overnight, and this was what I encountered on my way to the Metra stop. The water was so bad on this side of the street, I had to walk to the other side just to cross.
Barnes & Noble: Hyde Park
On the way home, I cut through the nearby mini-mall by our house. I looked up, and realized the Barnes & Noble bookstore had just opened up!
Remembering Jesse Jackson
“Wherever Reverend Jackson went, particularly if it was large areas (if it was a convention hall, hotel, or large space)… he gravitated to the least of these.
And so he’d also say to me: ‘You know, you have to pay attention to the people… who shower after work. There are those that shower before work, and there are those that shower after work. And *those* are the people that keep this country running.'”
Snowy Chicago
When we got home last night, there was a dusting and the start of some snow. We were home around 8PM, and I took the liberty of clearing the sidewalk before going inside. That seemed to help, as when I woke up this morning… there was a decent amount that had fallen down. A lot…
On the Way Home: Books on the Way
Spotted on the way home. It’s disturbing how little I read, anymore. And if you’ve talked to Liz recently – ever since she bought her own Kindle… she’s been reading at an astronomical clip. Like, a staggering amount of books.
Heavy Rains
We got some very strong, very heavy rains tonight. And while our driveway tends to get flooded when we have a lot of rain… tonight was exceptional.
Not sure if you can see in this photo, but there was a continuous body of water from our driveway to the street. The sidewalk, at multiple points, was covered.
Blackstone Holiday Party
Really, really fun night chatting with everyone. It’s been a long while since I was in grad school, a long while since I’d been in the company of academics. It was fun to talk about books and politics, and all manner of current events with folks. Really great company, and a really great time.
Skis on Blackstone
I’m not sure if they were out actually running errands, or just going for a spin around the block. Either way, I’m happy I got to see them – and just wish my photo did more justice to the awesomeness of the moment.
Halloween in Hyde Park, 2025: Plinko Board
We were pretty busy all night, with a constant stream of kids. This was one of the few moments where I stopped to take out my camera, and record one of the interactions.
Rest Day in Chicago
We were early enough to beat the crowds. See the gentleman stretching on the far right of this photo? He may look like he’s relaxing, but he’s actually a Med Student at the nearby University of Chicago. I know this because while we were eating, I watched him studying various diagrams of the human heart on his laptop.
While other people are working, Liz and I had a very relaxing day off. Watching this guy study for school made me tired, and I’m pretty sure I was taking a nap soon after we got home.
Travel Day, Scotland to Chicago
A travel day for us, heading back to the States after an incredible 17 days revisiting and exploring Scotland. We’re in Edinburgh, but need to head back to drop off our car rental, and catch a flight from Glasgow Airport.
Suddenly, Green
Going over some old photos on my phone, I found this one – which apparently captured an instant where a security car’s green light happened to illuminate the block.
Wisteria, Interrupted
There’s a part of me that always knew this would happen, that it was a matter of time. But another part of me wanted to see how far this bird could fly. To see just how much larger the wisteria could grow. And if, perhaps, it could have made it across the street.
On Security, Armored Cars, and Dents
The thing that caught my eye though? The regular security car had a dent in the side of it.
This got me wondering: if I see security vehicles out in the world, would it give me more or less comfort seeing dents on those vehicles? Does a dent imply that it’s seen (and survived) some serious action?