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Chicago Architecture: The Palmer House
The art & architecture in Chicago is amazing. And so often, I’ve walked past it for years and never quite stopped inside. Well, today I visited the Palmer House in downtown Chicago and was amazed!...
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Chicago Architecture: The Cadillac Palace Theater
So the performance of “Les Miserables” was incredible. The theater ain’t too shabby either! Unfortunately, I had this crazy usher lady yelling at me… I’ll just call her “Imelda Marcos”… well before...
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A Full Day of Art & Culture
A perfect Spring day in Chicago. Crisp. Clear. Cold. Pots are too wet to trim in the studio… so let’s go play downtown!!! We headed down to the Art Institute of Chicago to check out the new Modern...
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Chicago Landmark: The Buckingham Fountain
Like I said… when I turned the corner in Millennium Park, kinda close to the Art Institute… I turned and noticed that another major harbinger of Spring was right there in front of me. The Buckingham...
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Architectural Copper
Today I had a chance to go to a local metal manufacturing plant. We were there to get some simple, galvanized steel sheets. Not nearly as exciting as these large copper architectural pieces that they...
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Think Pink
A beautiful building facade along Lake Shore Drive’s Gold Coast all lit up to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was the prettiest thing during this morning’s gray, misty & drizzly bike ride.
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Juxtaposition
It was so nice to see the sun finally come through late this afternoon. And I love the juxtaposition of the urban train trestle bridge and the way Nature just doesn’t care… and still finds a way to...
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Field Museum of Natural History
Last Saturday, I went to the Field Museum of Natural History with my friend Nancy. We went with the intention of seeing the current special exhibit “The Greeks : Agamemnon to Alexander The Great.” But...
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The Bridges Of Louisville
So I must admit that I didn’t really know that much about Louisville before going there. I knew there was a river. I knew there were bridges. Only because I knew I would be swimming in it and under...
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Spring Diversions
Let’s just quietly file these under the category of “Tax Procrastination” and call it a day… and a BEAUTIFUL one at that!!! … and now back to my taxes after a nice afternoon run. Save Save
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Chicago Neighborhood : Old Town
Just hanging out in Old Town this afternoon while my bike gets it’s 30-ride tune-up! Murals making walls better in Old Town. And some of the best… some organic and some architectural. Save
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Central Park : New York City
After finally getting my bearings and heading back north, I had a WONDERFUL time going through Central Park in New York. So many wonderful things to see every where you look. Incredible sculpture,...
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New York Bridges : Spanning The Rivers
One of the coolest parts of Manhattan being an island is all of the really cool bridges everywhere! Beautiful design, architecture & construction abound. I love that each one is a different...
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Urban Geometry
A bit dreary downtown today. It can’t quite decide if it wants to rain or snow?!
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The Bank On Broadway
There’s some beautiful architectural details on The Bank On Broadway a couple blocks from my place. Unfortunately the bank is now-defunct and has been sitting empty for a long time. My fear is that...
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Out With The Old… In With The New.
So then THIS is happening today!!! All new windows in our condo building. A lot of pounding, chipping and vacuuming. Old wood. Old windows. Lots of debris to clean before the new windows go in. I’m...
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Juxtaposition
Sure, the art collection inside the Art Institute is pretty darn AMAZING. But outside is pretty cool too… with a great mix of modern architecture on the Modern Wing juxtaposed with the vintage Chicago...
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