Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
NY for a while
Mike and I went back to NYC this past weekend for his final show with Just the Tip. It was a booze cruise with over 300 people in attendance - a total sellout. Needless to say, Mike played his heart out, and I'm so proud of him. He's so meant to play music, and I can't wait to see what kind of musical future he'll have in Chicago.
I don't have any photos of the gig, but my dad sent photos that he took when I joined him and Marcia for lunch. And since it's been a while since I've posted photos...
Marcia & I
Dad & I (he's so cool)
Dad & I without shades
I don't have any photos of the gig, but my dad sent photos that he took when I joined him and Marcia for lunch. And since it's been a while since I've posted photos...
Marcia & I
Dad & I (he's so cool)
Dad & I without shadesI'll have more photos that Mike's taken soon...stay warm!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Winnetka
On Saturday we got out of the city and drive up to Winnetka, IL. It's just north of Evanston, where the incredible campus of Northwestern is, and one of its claims to fame is the Home Alone house. Winnetka also happens to be a beautiful, affluent neighborhood through which we loved walking around. In addition to seeing the sprawling mansions, it was pretty fascinating to see the equal distribution of political affiliation. For every McCain/Palin sign on a front lawn, there would be an Obama sign next door.
the "Home Alone" house
an Obama supporter
ahem
This was posted on the "Go Sarah" poster above. It's hard to read, so indulge me, please, and let me tell you what it says: "This sign is private property. Vandalizing it -- as has already been done twice -- is a criminal matter. Winnetka police have been so advised." It sells itself!
This photo was taken at probably the most ostentatious home we stumbled upon. I couldn't get a good shot of the house as a whole (note the big black gate in the way) but we captured certain qualities that should give you a good idea. Exhibit A: a giant fountain replete with black swans in the front yard.
Sign on the front gate
The house
the "Home Alone" house
an Obama supporter
ahem
This was posted on the "Go Sarah" poster above. It's hard to read, so indulge me, please, and let me tell you what it says: "This sign is private property. Vandalizing it -- as has already been done twice -- is a criminal matter. Winnetka police have been so advised." It sells itself!
This photo was taken at probably the most ostentatious home we stumbled upon. I couldn't get a good shot of the house as a whole (note the big black gate in the way) but we captured certain qualities that should give you a good idea. Exhibit A: a giant fountain replete with black swans in the front yard.
Sign on the front gate
The houseThursday, September 25, 2008
Lake Michigan
One of the many incredible things about our neighborhood is its proximity to Lake Michigan. While not as close as some other neighborhoods, the fact that we can live where we live and walk to the lake in about 40 minutes is amazing. And once you get to the lake as far north as we are, there is a marina, a golf course, a bird sanctuary, and places to actually hang your feet over the water. It's incredibly therapeutic and calming, and I hope I get to go at least once a week.
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