Thank you, Chicago. #Pride2026 #Chicago

This Year's Balcony Beauties, 2026 Edition. The begonias will need some time to perk up. We'll check in later in the summer. #EdgewaterBeach #Chicago

Even our greatest storytellers couldn't sell a character with this level hubris.

When your annual physical feels like a journey in the way back machine... The mask's smell is triggering, but I'm grateful for routine, high quality health care. It should be universal.

Memorial Day means the pool is open, even if it is way too cold to dive into it. #EdgewaterBeach

Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color - The Art Institute of Chicago

This week's lookers.

Nice evening for a little lite shopping. Don't get too excited for me. Bath mats. #Chicago #MichiganAvenue

I'm going home! #SweetHomeChicago And thank god for Global Entry.

About last night. #Toronto #CNTower

After the party.

BEAUTIFUL day in the city! #Chicago

Spring is sprouting. #Chicago #Springtime

Springtime in Chicago can be cold, rainy and beautiful. #Chicago #Springtime #Tulips

This commuter makes stops for protests. There'll be another train. #Chicago

Which is it? Are we going to rain down death and destruction to glorify God or to loot another nation’s treasure? Maybe both? These threads have been purposefully woven together for centuries. #Iran #HormuzStrait #TrumpsWar #GodAndOil

#NOKINGS #CHICAGO

Made my sign for tomorrow. #NoKings #Chicago #DandelionBreak #BloomCounty #Opus #SelfCare

Illegal voting is very rare: ~100 convictions a year. Drunk driving is far more common:~500K convictions and ~13K deaths annually. Yet we’re debating the onerous SAVE Act to prevent ~100 votes & not universal breathalyzers (the simple act of blowing into a tube) to prevent thousands of deaths. Why?

Rest in power, Rev. Jackson. You held strong to the truth that we all are “somebody,” and we're ALL beneficiaries of your hard work and dedication to this truth. Photo: My mother's "Jackson for President" button from her participation in an 80s Democratic convention. #FollowTheRainbow

I don't understand why the CTA can't find escalators that will work for more than a month or so. #CTA #RedLine #Chicago

Where in the world is your friend Aaron going? Hint: It may be an awkward time to visit another NATO country, but I'm sure everyone will be lovely on my side trip to visit the western most tip of continental Europe.

Xmas is still hanging around in some corners of #Chicago. No complaints. 'Tis pretty.

Soldiers in the snow taking part in military exercises amid fears of an invasion. #Ukraine or #Greenland? You decide.

So. How much warning did WGN give us about this? None. Zero. Nada. Thanks, guys. #Chicago #BlizzardConditions #WGNfail

Snowy scene with a woman in a coat being dragged away by masked goons. #Minneapolis or #Moscow? You decide.

Watch the first 25 seconds of this video to see what was done on your behalf this morning. www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2fy...

Lovely dinner with dear friend Alex tonight in her festively decorated abode. Delicious food, a glass or two (or three) of port and her recommendations for fun places to visit in Lisbon. #NewYear2026 #EdgewaterBeach #Spaghetti #Tiramisu

Welcome 2026. Be kind to us. #Chicago #EdgewaterBeach #NYE2026

Wishing you and yours a happy New Year from Chicago. #2026 #Peace #Hope #Perseverance #Compassion #Community #Sanctuary #Solidarity #LOVE

The USPS changed its postmark rule Dec 24. Postmarks now reflect the date mail is processed at a facility, not when you drop it off, potentially causing delays for tax returns, BALLOTS, payments. Mail time-sensitive items days early or get a manual, hand-stamped postmark at the post office counter.

The dwindling Christmas ham. Alas.

"Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, told Vanity Fair that her boss is a 'statistical savant.' More likely, his affinity for 92 percent and extravagantly large round numbers is what in a game of poker might be called a tell."

Someone sweet made me something sweet (from scratch). #COOKIES!

Loot. #ShopLocal #EdgewaterCandles #EdgewaterBeach #Chicago

Music of the Baroque holiday brass and choral concert today at the spectacular Alice Millar Chapel in Evanston sparkled with festive music, including works by Gabrieli, Palestrina, Bach, Josquin, Praetorius and others. #XMas2025

A goddess and her wreath. #Chicago #XMas2025 #BoT

Balcony flowers are no more. So, dressed up the pots for the holidays. #XMas2025 #EdgewaterBeach #Chicago

I've never understood the point of these signs. If you see ice falling, it's all about fate. You're going to experience a good scare, bodily injury or death. #Chicago

Snow is on the ground. Tree is up in our lobby. Must be December. #Chicago #EdgewaterBeach

Frosted buildings. #Chicago

In these times of surging health care costs, if you find yourself wondering if Republicans have a plan, wonder no more...

Nice day to stay indoors, watch the snow fall and work on holiday cards. #Chicago #EdgewaterBeach #WhiteStuff

This gingerbread holiday candle had a little secret. The light of its flame lit up its windows and street lamp illustrations. #Thanksgiving2025

Fannie May pixies (turtles). Must be Thanksgiving Eve. #Chicago #EdgewaterBeach #Thanksgiving2025

MS NOW Presents Rachel Maddow in Conversation with Timothy Snyder @Harris Theater #CHICAGO