Friday, July 31, 2015

31 July 2015: Blue Moon Over Lake MichiganI

It was a beautiful night at the beach tonight, with the full moon shining down.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

29 July 2015, Part 2: CTA Edition

Here are a few of the things i saw on my travels today:

Urban canyon: Dearborn St. from the Library/State & Van Buren platform

Native flowers in the southeast corner of Graceland cemetery.

Outside the Morse Red Line station

29 July 2015: Got Veggies?


If you've never kept a vegetable garden, i highly recommend it. It's fun, relaxing, and helps you to eat a healthier diet. I've got a bumper crop of green beans and lettuce. I picked the first of the tomatoes today and they are delicious!

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

15 July 2015: Unsolicited Endorsement of a Fine Local Business


Because i have as much willpower as the average four year old, I couldn't walk past Maddie Bird Bakery on Devon Ave. today without stopping in to buy a cupcake. I was surprised to learn that they also make cakes for special occasions--really, really beautiful cakes!  

12 July 2015: The End of the Weekend


Sunday evening at Tobey Prinz Beach

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

8 July 2015: After a Long Absence...

… I began to miss my little blog. So here is a whimsical detail i saw on my walk through Rogers Park this afternoon.