Mysterious Metra Marks
I spotted this the other day: two metal tracks, right in the middle of the floor. This is from the 56th street station, and I’ve passed it daily for many years now – and never really noticed it.
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Crane and Mini-Crane
On my walk to the Metra each morning, I see in the distance a large crane. It’s visible once I get along 55th, but it becomes even more so when I’m on the Metra platform.
An Invitation to Look Up
On my way home, I found myself thinking about this event – and the combination of two very different systems together. Church and science, God and astronomy. Heaven and the heavens.
Dinner with Bernie and Carol Jean
There was this great moment, when we first arrived, with the fire going in the living room… where Carol Jean was leaning against the fireplace while Bernie was sitting on the couch. It would have made a most excellent image, capturing both them and the room and the moment. But I’ll just have to content myself with the memory of it.
Obama in Hyde Park
On our way home last night, Liz and I decided to swing down 53rd street. We had heard President Obama was in Hyde Park, hanging out until his farewell address at 8:00 PM (at McCormick).
First Snow
Winter is this inevitability. We’ve had such a mild Fall, it felt like winter would never really arrive. But with the recent drop in temperature, I knew the cold was on its way. But today’s first snow caught me by surprise.
From Billy Joel to the Sidewalk to Me to You
In light of yesterday’s commute, it seems even more appropriate to share.
Voting in the 2016 Presidential Election
Liz and I went in to vote before work today, circa 8:30 AM. Normally, our little neighborhod polling place isn’t too bad. We were both surprised to see a decent-sized line, so early in the day.
Halloween in Hyde Park, 2016
Once again this year, we gave out candy at our house for Halloween. And then around 7:30PM (before the event officially ended), we made our way to Harper Avenue for their annual display of Halloween awesomeness.
Spotting an Electric Unicycle in the Wild
The odd thing is – I didn’t see any real motor anywhere. It looks just like a plank of wood, balanced on a single wheel. I’m assuming this thing is electric, as I didn’t see any smoke or hear any noise. But I’ve no real idea what exactly this thing is, much less how it’s powered.
Brunch with Meg and Josh
A view from inside the bookstore. Meg later mentioned how much this reminded her of the Book Loft in Columbus, OH.
Something to See
Spotted this on Saturday night, while Liz and I were out getting food. We were paused long enough for me to snap this photo.
Money Talks, Bullshit Sidewalks
Spotted this a week or so ago, just outside of Spruce Park. I really wish I knew the backstory behind this, and what led someone to take the time to crave this word into the wet cement.
Street Signs and Signs of Times Gone By
After breakfast, we were roaming around Chicago and doing some photos for Liz’s blog. During one of our many stops, she drove me down Madison Park Avenue – a little hidden block that’s easy to miss unless you know where it’s at.
The Price of Produce
From time to time, I’ll get shocked at prices at Treasure Island… and then retreat to a Google Spreadsheet I set up. I’ve got a list of common items, and the prices based on where we might shop (Treasure Island vs. Instacart vs. Peapod).