Metra Signs
As a side note: I have no idea what this machine is, in front of the sign. It looks fairly basic, but somehow seems to warrant not one but two padlocks?
Posts Tagged "on the way home"
Off the Rail
Spotted this, on my way home. There’s a part of my commute that involves walking down a set of stairs, down to Lower Michigan. It’s a bit grungy, but gets you in to Millennium Station through one of the less frequented entrances (at the track level).
Chicago at Night
Most days, going to and from work – I’m in a rush. I’m rushing to get to work; I’m rushing to get back home.
Every once in a while, if I get lucky, I’ll see something that slows me down. Or I’ll remember that I should slow down a little.
It’s been a long while since I’ve carried a camera around. But with a camera in your hand, that weight is what serves as a reminder. That weight says: “Wait a minute, just… wait a minute. Did you see that over there?”
To and From Work
Spotted on my way home.
Hoping the Story Ends Well
Spotted this on the way home. At first, I was taken aback – not sure if this was something left out accidentally. Or something left on purpose for anyone else to take, because it was no longer needed.
Spotting a Running Liz in the Wild
On my way home from work, I happened to spot someone in the distance. There was a lot of waving.
Backpack Flowers
While I still yearn for being 100% remote, one of the fun things with commuting to/from work is the chance to see little things like this. The flowers and the backpack feel to me, somehow inexplicably, like planning and spontaneity, all at the same time.
An Unexpected Crowd
Today was a bit different, as I got in earlier than normal… and snagged a spot on one of the lower levels (I usually park higher up in the garage). On walking to the car, I was surprised to see a small crowd on the other side of the parking lot windows.
Storm Damage, Hyde Park
I was headed to the office today. And on my way out the door, I stopped in my tracks when I saw this across the street.
Riding Home Alone
On the way home, I found myself one of the few (only?) passengers in my Metra car. Not just the one I was in, but the adjoining section to boot.
Getting a Head
A fun thing about being downtown in the “early” morning (this was circa 8:30 AM)… you get to see all manner of folks setting up for the day.
The Sight of Trees
Our walks have been a good thing, and a habit I hope we re-introduce into our lives. While we have retreated from the world this last year, the world still exists. And I’m realizing how much more intention is needed, for us to interact with it.
Bird of Peace
While I initially viewed the sculpture as odd, I had an unexpectedly quick and visceral feeling of offense, when I found out it had been vandalized several times. I’m still not sure if I like it or not as a work of art, but apparently I’m protective of it?
Valparaiso, Downtown Chicago, Hyde Park
Another day of longer commuting – this time, I got dropped off at Dune Park to catch an early train in to Chicago.
Less Funny
The Oriental Theater has had its name changed for well over a year now, but I’m still not quite used to it.