Dancing in the Pews.

I love this record and I love Tommy's songwriting.

Watt. #Respect

Joe. #Respect

Frank Gehry. #Respect

Lol

Downtown Chicago. #BlueTue #architecture #streetphotography #photography #anzaa #blueskyphotography

Rosa Parks. #Respect

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “You cannot learn or grow while trying to appear as if you have everything figured out. You cannot talk to God by trying to avoid doing something wrong. Perfection is stagnation,” the concert pianist Jonathan Bliss writes in a guest essay.

Lithuanians: We got an army plus a second army.

A spirited Mavis Staples cover of Tom Waits‘s “Chicago” gives @robertloerzel.bsky.social reason to muse on music, migration, and our city.

Glad to see Vivian is still there. 1651 W. North Ave., Chicago

#StandWithUkraine Ukrainians truly need this right now — even if as a sign of solidarity. And constant, stubborn solidarity goes a long way.

In the future Christmas trees will be grown by AI, though.

Fire risk, though?

control panel of the day #HCI

There are many songs about this city, but Tom Waits wrote one of the best, simply titled "Chicago." Out today, Mavis Staples' new album kicks off with her fantastic version of the song. I'm so glad to hear this quintessential Chicago singer putting her own stamp on it.

Calder in the front, Mies behind it, D. H. Burnham & Co. at the right. Adams and Dearborn, Chicago

Panels falling off Cybertrucks, though? Can Grok fix?

Manny's. #Respect Stopalong. #Respect Paulie Gee's. #Respect

Organizers said they followed Department of Homeland Security protocol and formally requested access more than one week ahead of the Mass. The request was denied, according to a statement from the village of Broadview. No reason was given. trib.al/C6InDHk

"Ripped the face off"

Tony. #Respect

Book tour. Champagne toasts. Clown show.

Tony. #Respect

Roberts' Clown Show.

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “The male tendency to view debates as adversarial contests that must be won at all costs is what may help to create a more alarming antiscience dynamic in the manosphere,” writes Adam Frank, a professor of astrophysics.

Don't let 'em. youtu.be/58SJBhyGTHY?...

Latvia. #Respect

Almost dropped by the label.

Does the court know the difference, though?

"'Opti' from the eye and 'Grab' from where you grab it."

Panels falling off Cybertrucks, though?

Please clap.

"On the bass, Derek Smalls. He wrote this!"

RV. Burning boats. Free airfare. Book deals. Broadway cameo. Upsidedown flag. Clown show.

#Writing: "Do not expect applause. Be prepared for silence. That is how real work happens." – Toni Morrison

I'll never get over Steve Martin reading John Candy's extended, cut lines from "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" in his 2024 autobiographical documentary. #friendship #respect

Maybe something in two weeks, though?

Champagne. RV. Upsidedown flag. Broadway cameo. Clown show.

This was an extremely hard week. Thank you for standing with us all the way. We truly need this right now. Believe in Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine

In two weeks, though?

Wondering how/where to see "My Undesirable Friends: Part I - Last Air in Moscow" here in Chicago. Wondering if @robertloerzel.bsky.social might have any idea.

To Have the Apprentice in the Sun, 1914 #marcelduchamp #duchamp

It's pronounced GARRY-mandering! #GreenLantern

Flaco. #Respect

August 1, 1981 MTV goes on the air, bringing music videos to the masses - at least the ones with cable. It’s first music video, "Video Killed The Radio Star" by British duo The Buggles. #MusicSky #MTV youtu.be/W8r-tXRLazs?...

Lithuanians will outlast whatever you got.

"Listen, bro, I don't have motivation. I have discipline." #Respect

Lithuania. #Respect