Fall is almost upon us. We had a great summer, and we’re ready for the cooler weather which will bring us more fires in the firepit, Lisa’s molasses cookies, and the ever-popular Apple Butter Daze in Indiana.
Granny’s Backyard
We spent part of the long holiday weekend at Lisa’s grandmother’s new house in Akron. The new house is wonderful, and fortunately much of the original landscaping is still intact. This shot is of the farthest-back portion of the yard, taken in the late afternoon.
Nabisco Uneeda Biscuit Ghost Sign
This is a “ghost sign” for Nabisco Uneeda Biscuits that’s painted on the rear of the building at the southwest corner of Jackson Boulevard and Wells Street in Chicago. This photo was shot from the elevator of the Trader’s Self-Park Wells Street entrance. I’ve parked in this garage for many years and I’ve often thought …
Life Imitates Wine Box
Clark.
Arlington Park Water Tower
Shot with my camera phone on August 14 from the stable area at Arlington Park.
Independence Day Roundup
To say we had a busy Fourth weekend would be an understatement. We started on Saturday with a day of racing and fireworks at Arlington Park, followed by outdoor work on Sunday. On Monday, we started with breakfast at Village Grill of Arlington and then walked in the Arlington Heights Parade with the Metropolis …
Beware in my Back Yard
…just in case they get out.
More Spring
Spring’s Arrival
The crabtree in front of our house goes into full bloom for about a week each Spring. This year it just happened, indicating a late Chicago Spring. Now we just need the temperatures to start rising…
Chicago Evening
Lisa received her M.Ed at UIC recently– a cause for much celebration here! We made an evening of the event, heading to Greektown for dinner after the commencement ceremony.