Clouds over the Sears Tower.

Grey sky.

Philadelphia.

Pulaski

Pulaski

Pulaski

Pulaski

Learning the unforced rhythms of grace on Pulaski.

Pulaski.

Philadelphia

Blue sky.

Phenomenal sign.

Looking east from Lake St and Oakley in 1939 and today. I want to go back in time and stroll down Lake St.

Chicago looks good from UIC.

Incredible photo from ChiDrone on Instagram. Chicago rules

Aw, Hell. Bud Cort. youtu.be/fa_H2zd8Ybs?...

People of the world… not one of you can walk and use your phone at the same time. If you think you can, you’re just too absorbed in your device to notice that you’re moving like a drunk, lost person with a limp.

SuperbOwl, Majestic Theater, Monroe St.

The Internet has mostly been a disaster, in my view, but the way finding is great. Google Maps is directing me to cut through the Palmer House, and it’s not wrong.

Today’s haul from the Andersonville puzzle swap. What a great event!

Helpful found objects. Ravenswood, Chicago.

Jackson Park Highlands

Gas meter was indoors at some point - not anymore. Ida B. Wells Dr and something.

Roscoe and something

I hope this means that the CHM Research Center hours will improve from the current Wed-Fri 12-3. www.wbez.org/museums/2026...

24th, just west of Western.

This kerfuffle stands between me and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. And will for a good long time, I’m afraid. I’m crestfallen. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

Sincerely one of the funniest things the WSJ has ever written or done. www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...

Amid the news that DePaul’s Loop Library may close, I just want to note that much of the design work on Explore Chicago Collections took place there. It was the perfect spot for folks from UIC, U of C, Newberry, IIT, CHM, AIC etc. to collaborate. Grateful to DePaul. explore.chicagocollections.org

Phenomenal.

The cold is so beautiful.

Dang. Who, other than Barry Butler, is ready for this shot? This person, apparently.

This is what we need to be doing with our time. As a society.

Hasn’t anyone at @chicagocta or anyone in any of the design firms CTA works with ever waited for a train on a hot day? Waiting at the Wilson stop in summer is like being a bug under a magnifying glass. Why would you repeat this mistake? We get 100+ degree days here!

Starved Rock looked great today.

Ah… here we go. The bulk carrier Walter J. McCarthy beneath the constellation O’Hare, headed for the northern lights.

Well, as far as auroras go, not a sausage. But I did spot the bulk carrier Walter J. McCarthy. So there’s that.

More East Side vistas

Brisk East Side jaunt

Astounding.

When you wear a Halloween costume but aren’t having a great day. So you’re just a crabby butterfly, walking around town.

To this day I regret not buying this pot by Norman Red Star featuring a skunk who found a tin can. Man. It’s just unmatched.

People all over the country need to understand that federal agents are not in Chicago to prevent violence – they're in Chicago to cause violence.

Good jaunt along Sacramento Ave.

This would make a fine anthem for greeting ICE. youtu.be/10Rw7tf3QzM?...

God, I love this city.

❤️ East Side. ❤️

Happy 154th anniversary on the end of the Great Chicago Fire! Walked the perimeter today, as is my custom.

Metra vista.