2005 in pics

2006-02-01T00:50:00.000-06:00

For those of you who miss the picture-a-day diary that was this website, I say thanks for looking. When I look back I see some real improvements in my skills, and I'm grateful for all the feedback I've recevied.

If you're interested in seeing more of my work/life/pictures, click on the future site of my photography.

Thanks again for looking. Keep the comments coming.

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2006-01-10T18:30:00.000-06:00

1.01.06

And one to start the New Year. This one is a little bit subtle. If you look to the right, just above the menu where it reads "DRAWER FUNCTIONS" you'll see that the date and time read 01/01/06 0:01.

New Years Eve

2006-01-10T18:29:00.000-06:00

12.31.05

On their way to party.

Bar Night

2006-01-10T18:28:00.000-06:00

12.30.05

The Road Less Traveled

2006-01-10T18:27:00.000-06:00

12.29.05

Farmer John

2006-01-10T18:26:00.000-06:00

12.28.05

Doorway

2006-01-10T18:23:00.000-06:00

12.27.05

Shagbark Farm. One of my favorite places in the world.

Long Shadow

2006-01-10T18:22:00.000-06:00

12.26.05

It's been grey and cold all month, but the sun came out for a few minutes.

Lox and Bagels

2006-01-10T18:20:00.000-06:00

12.25.05

We had our first Christmas breakfast at our place...biscotti with red and green sprinkles, oj, good coffee and, of course, lox and bagels.

Christmas Eve

2006-01-10T18:19:00.000-06:00

12.24.05

Zoo Lights

2006-01-10T18:16:00.000-06:00

12.23.05

Zoo lights at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Twigs

2006-01-10T18:15:00.000-06:00

12.22.05

Caged

2006-01-10T18:11:00.000-06:00

12.21.05

On A Wire

2006-01-10T18:07:00.000-06:00

12.20.05

Hoops

2006-01-10T18:05:00.000-06:00

12.19.05

The Armory on Broadway, part of the Chicago Park District.

The Birds

2006-01-10T18:04:00.000-06:00

12.18.05

Housing

2006-01-10T18:03:00.000-06:00

12.17.05

The "beauty" of public housing.

Myopic

2006-01-10T18:01:00.000-06:00

12.16.05

Myopic Books.

Neon and Flyers

2006-01-10T17:59:00.000-06:00

12.15.05

Sky Lines

2006-01-10T17:58:00.000-06:00

12.14.05

Looking eastward from 600 North Michigan.

The Face

2006-01-10T17:52:00.000-06:00

12.13.05

I was sitting in a coffee shop on the corner of Milwaukee and North, when I looked up and saw what looked like this hook-billed thing squawking at me. Or maybe it was too much caffeine.

Beam Walker

2005-12-12T19:52:00.000-06:00

12.12.05

The construction on the Wrigley Field bleachers continues. It's been a long December and there's reasons to believe maybe this year will be better than the last.

Frozen

2005-12-12T19:51:00.000-06:00

12.11.05

Stoop

2005-12-12T19:50:00.000-06:00

12.10.05

Two nights after the snow storm, and the stoop in front of our place is still buried.

Ali vs.Liston

2005-12-12T19:48:00.000-06:00

12.09.05

Charcoal sketch.

Storm!

2005-12-12T19:46:00.001-06:00

12.08.05

The first big snow storm of the year.

"They" had predicted a mild winter because of the warm summer and fall we'd had. "They" were wrong.

Low Stars

2005-12-12T19:46:00.000-06:00

12.07.05

Against the Wind

2005-12-12T19:45:00.000-06:00

12.06.05

The Bus Riders

2005-12-12T19:40:00.000-06:00

12.05.05

The sun in winter always seems to be in one of two places: shining directly into your eyes, or on the other side of the planet.

Lil Moon

2005-12-12T19:36:00.000-06:00

12.04.05

The moon over Lake Michigan.

Light Snow

2005-12-12T19:34:00.000-06:00

12.03.05

Nothing brings softness to a wrought-iron fence like some colored lights and a little snow.

Water Tower

2005-12-09T14:45:00.000-06:00

12.02.05

The water tower above a blanket of lights.

Happy Snowman

2005-12-09T14:44:00.000-06:00

12.01.05

This little guy seems to love the sun on his face.

Sun Porch

2005-12-09T14:41:00.000-06:00

11.30.05

Our tree and Christmas village (or should I say "Holiday village?)

divisioN

2005-12-09T14:40:00.000-06:00

11.29.05

Clark and Division red line subway station. (It's like Groundhog Day.)

Newberry at Night

2005-12-09T14:38:00.000-06:00

11.28.05

The Newberry library at night.

Hey, Blue Eyes

2005-12-09T14:37:00.000-06:00

11.27.05

This flash of red on grey was a glaring sight on this otherwise cloudy and dark day.

Falalalala

2005-12-09T14:35:00.000-06:00

11.26.05

Complete with a little snow falling outside.

Sleigh Bells Ring...

2005-12-09T14:34:00.000-06:00

11.25.05

Penny and I bought our first Christmas tree together. More pictures (I'm sure) to come.

Thanks

2005-12-09T14:33:00.000-06:00

11.24.05

Newspaper Boxes and Bike

2005-12-09T14:31:00.000-06:00

11.23.05

Underground

2005-12-09T14:20:00.000-06:00

11.22.05

I spend a decent amount of time using public transportation (I don't think there's a conspiracy against PT, just flagrant stupidity and mismanagement...but don't get me started on the state of the CTA). Usually, I prefer to take the bus, staying above ground and watching the city roll past at street level.

But with the weather turning colder I've been moving underground.

This is the station at Clark and Division. Inviting, isn't it.

Funhouse

2005-12-06T13:21:00.000-06:00

11.21.05

Believe it or not, that's me on either side of the pic, and a very tiny looking me in the center.

(And Yet Another) Self Portriat

2005-12-06T13:18:00.000-06:00

11.20.05

Easily one of the best pieces of public art in America. Not me...I mean Cloud Gate. (Can we please stop calling it the "bean?")

(Another) Self Portrait

2005-12-06T13:17:00.000-06:00

11.19.05

Holiday Train

2005-12-06T13:10:00.000-06:00

11.18.05

Every year the CTA dresses up one of their trains and sends it around the city spreading holiday cheer. Don't tell Bill O'Reilly they call it a holiday train instaead of a "Christmas" train. He might have a stroke. On second thought, maybe someone should tell him.

It's a pretty train though.

Mr. Cub!

2005-11-18T00:46:00.000-06:00

11.17.05

While out and about on this fine (19 degree!) day, Ed and I happened to run into Mr. Cub himself - Ernie Banks. He was posing for some pics in Millennium Park, in front of Cloud Gate, with some guys from Vineline and they were kind enough to let us hang around and take some shots.

Wonewy Twike

2005-11-18T00:44:00.000-06:00

11.16.05

(For those who don't get it...the title of this is Lonely Trike said in a child's accent. Thanks for looking.)

Triangles

2005-11-18T00:41:00.000-06:00

11.15.05

Chicago Avenue YMCA.

Drive Thru Drug Store

2005-11-18T00:33:00.000-06:00

11.14.05

I've never been much of a coffee drinker. But this summer I discovered "frappucino." More specifically, Mint Mocha Chip ($3.30 tall, $3.80 Grande, $4.30 Venti).

I can't prove it, but Starbucks is putting heroin in their drinks. How else to explain the daily urge that overcame me shortly after waking? With a program of self-discipline, meditation and methadone (Pepsi, actually) I was able to pry myself away from my crippling addiction to that minty, creamy, mocha goodness.

Church-like

2005-11-18T00:32:00.000-06:00

11.13.05

One of the ceilings inside the Chicago Cultural Center.

Smashing Pumpkins

2005-11-15T13:08:00.000-06:00

11.12.05

The saddest thing about the holidays is when they are over. There are melancholy reminders of them everywhere: smashed pumpkins, denuded Christmas trees, sagging and faded tinsel.

Pigeons and Clouds

2005-11-15T13:07:00.001-06:00

11.11.05

Out

2005-11-15T13:07:00.000-06:00

11.10.05

Behind the Scenes

2005-11-15T13:04:00.000-06:00

11.09.05

Waves

2005-11-15T13:03:00.000-06:00

11.08.05

Tree Lined Ashland

2005-11-15T13:02:00.000-06:00

11.07.05

Vertical Housing

2005-11-07T14:17:00.000-06:00

11.06.05

Bucket O' Bills

2005-11-07T14:16:00.000-06:00

11.05.05

Remove November 4, 2005

2005-11-07T14:15:00.000-06:00

11.04.05

Hancock in the Mist

2005-11-07T14:14:00.000-06:00

11.03.05

Looking east from State St.

Screaming

2005-11-07T14:13:00.000-06:00

11.02.05

Convergence

2005-11-07T14:12:00.000-06:00

11.01.05

Clark facing north, at Aldine. 3:38 am, and I'm waiting for the bus.

Fallen

2005-11-07T14:11:00.000-06:00

10.31.05

Hard Chicken

2005-11-07T14:09:00.000-06:00

10.30.05

Hard chicken?

All Hallow's Eve

2005-11-07T14:08:00.000-06:00

10.29.05

Yes. These are (some of) my co-workers.

Nap TIme

2005-11-07T14:06:00.000-06:00

10.28.05

Across from the Museum of Contemporary Art. 3:30 pm.

The Matrix

2005-11-07T14:04:00.000-06:00

10.27.28

The view from the Thompson Center, downtown Chicago.

Rubble

2005-10-27T01:10:00.000-05:00

10.26.05

The former Pfizer building in Skokie.

As a side note, I've changed the look of the blog a bit. Just 'cause I can.

Spotty Housing Market

2005-10-27T01:08:00.000-05:00

10.25.05

Rogers Park, Chicago.

Red on Red

2005-10-24T16:12:00.000-05:00

10.24.05

When I was living in L.A. a young co-worker asked ne what I missed about Chicago. I said (among other things), "the Fall, when the leaves change." She said, "Change into what?"

(I swear this is a totally true story.)

Dashboard Light

2005-10-24T16:10:00.000-05:00

10.23.05

Watching

2005-10-24T16:08:00.000-05:00

10.22.05

You never know who's watching.

Patch

2005-10-22T09:46:00.000-05:00

10.21.05

My favorite time of year.

Please Don't Feed...

2005-10-22T09:45:00.000-05:00

10.20.05

The homeless and the loveless find each other.

War of the Worlds

2005-10-22T09:42:00.000-05:00

10.19.05

Southbound along the I90-94.

I love the way the light poles over-hang the pavement like single-limbed, leafless trees.

Brat Stop

2005-10-18T20:12:00.000-05:00

10.18.05

Me, Rick and three bikes at the Brat Stop, Kenosha, WI.

Rick and I took a short road trip to buy some some lotto tickets and have a bratwurst.

Lotto grand prize? $340,000,000.

Triangle of Light

2005-10-18T20:07:00.000-05:00

10.17.05

The full moon over the lake, from the Loyola stop on the Red Line.

Brunch

2005-10-18T20:05:00.000-05:00

10.16.05

Allgeur's for brunch.

Right Field Wall

2005-10-18T20:00:00.000-05:00

10.15.05

They're tearing down Wrigley Field!

At least the outfield walls, so they can add more seats, so they can make more money and buy better players and win the World Series. Finally. No, really.

Nice Shoes

2005-10-18T19:56:00.000-05:00

10.14.05

Dali's Ketchup

2005-10-18T19:54:00.000-05:00

10.13.05

Another diner, another ketchup bottle. Nice grain on the table.

Euro Bar

2005-10-18T19:52:00.000-05:00

10.12.05

Milwaukee. Wisconsin.

Nice Watch

2005-10-18T19:50:00.000-05:00

10.11.05

Close up of an ad for some magazine.

Pumpkinheads

2005-10-18T19:45:00.000-05:00

10.10.05

Fall has always been my favorite time of year.

I love the contrast of warm light in the tent and the grey, foggy light oustide.

NO RIDERS

2005-10-18T19:40:00.000-05:00

10.09.05

After 12 months (and over $1,000), we finally emptied my storage space: A couch, love-seat, two dressers, three bookcases and dozens of boxes of books, a futon mattress and a 32-inch tv that doesn't work.

Pumpkin Patch

2005-10-18T19:38:00.000-05:00

10.08.05

.39 cents a pound.

Logo in Red

2005-10-18T19:35:00.000-05:00

10.07.05

Close up of a back-lit billboard for a company calling itself the official something-or-other of the Chicago Cubs.

3:31 am, Clark Street at Schiller.

Eeeeeeek!

2005-10-18T19:33:00.000-05:00

10.06.05

Halloween decorations at Six Flags, Gurnee, IL.

Sunroof

2005-10-18T19:31:00.000-05:00

10.05.05

Through the sunroof of our new Toyota Matrix at the yellowing leaves.

Fan

2005-10-18T19:25:00.000-05:00

10.04.05

I can't remember where (or why) I acquired this fan.

One of the (few) good things about moving is finding little treasures you forgot about. Not only does it work (though it obviously needs cleaning), it looks cool.

Spin Cycle

2005-10-13T13:18:00.000-05:00

10.03.05

Lamp Light

2005-10-13T13:15:00.000-05:00

10.02.05

Our new living room.

The Land of Lincoln

2005-10-13T13:13:00.000-05:00

10.01.05

Stature near Dearborn and North Avenue.

Concrete and Petals

2005-10-13T13:10:00.000-05:00

9.30.05

Flower petals were scattered on the sidewalk outside a flower shop on Lincoln near Fullerton.

Grant

2005-10-13T13:08:00.000-05:00

9.29.05

Grant statue at Lincoln Park Zoo

Cyclist and Clouds

2005-10-13T13:06:00.000-05:00

9.28.05

A view of the Hancock Bulding and a tiny Navy Pier, from near North Avenue.

BIMBO

2005-10-13T13:04:00.000-05:00

9.27.05

It's not what you think. I don't know why this Spanish-language bread company has the same name as a woman of ill-repute, but it's funny.

Rogers Park Branch

2005-10-13T13:02:00.000-05:00

9.26.05

Just around the corner from our new place.

Boy, Dog and Coke

2005-10-13T12:56:00.000-05:00

9.25.05

This statue and souvenier soda bottle (that my mom brought back from Argentina) sit in the light of the setting sun in our new kitchen in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago.

The day after taking this picture, the figurine hit the floor (on accident) and broke into four pieces. Good thing I took the picture.