Trains
Sorry that today’s post is late; I have a cold and have spent most of the weekend sleeping. If you live in Chicago, or are here for an extended visit, you are more than likely going to encounter the elevated … Continue reading →
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Willis! Sears! Willis! Sears! Willis! Sears! Whatcha Gonna Callit?
At one time the tallest building in the world, the Sears Willis Tower is the tallest building in a city of tall buildings. Finished in 1973, it’s actually separate buildings built together like a handful of drinking straws. They don’t tell … Continue reading →
Rogers Park
According to the Chicago Tribune, “What was once the convergence of two Native American trails is now known as Rogers Avenue and Ridge Boulevard in the neighborhood. Various regional tribes often settled in Rogers Park. This neighborhood’s rich history is … Continue reading →
The Shedd aQuarium
See how I did that? There’s a “Q” in aQuarium, right? So it’s a Q word. So there. But really, I have an ulterior motive: one of my favorite parts about Chicago is its museums. And the Shedd Aquarium is … Continue reading →
Polish Culture
Polish is the third most common language spoken in Chicago, behind English and Spanish, and it is said that there are more Polish people here than in Warsaw, the capital city of Poland. I’m not sure about that last fact, … Continue reading →
Brave Enough To Speak the Truth About Body Image
I know Oprah Winfrey elicits strong opinions, positive or negative, and I’m not here to try and sway your opinion one way or another. Her television empire, Harpo Studios, has had its offices here in Chicago for years and one … Continue reading →
In the Navy! la la la
Wait, is that not what I meant? Nope! I meant Navy Pier, Chicago, baby! What is Navy Pier, you ask? Well, it’s not where the Navy lands, that’s for sure. The base is north of the city in North Chicago, which … Continue reading →
The Mag Mile
Chicago has a street called Michigan Avenue that goes straight through downtown and is lined with high-end retailers, restaurants, and other businesses. Famous around the world as a tourist destination, it’s a fun place to be. The large white building … Continue reading →
The Largest Inland Sea
When I still worked downtown, this was one of the views on my daily walks – Burnham Harbor. This is my husband, the professional photographer at Wolfshead Photography. I have a lot of photos of him taking pictures, because that’s … Continue reading →
Welcome to Koreatown
Holy cow. I could not find any pictures of Koreatown through Creative Commons today. I even had trouble finding general “Albany Park” pictures, so you’ll to content yourself with the, admittedly lovely, picture above. I have lived in this town for … Continue reading →