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Elgin’s Green Expo
Elgin's Green Expo was a success in my eyes because I learned something. I learned how many people are passionate about sustainability -- from cleaning up garbage on our rivers to environmental education to eating nutritious foods. Sustainability is ultimately about...
May Day
What if they gave a protest and no one came? A short while ago, a helicopter hovered over the West Loop neighborhood where I work. I looked out the window and saw people on the street looking toward Halsted Street so I dashed out the door to see what was happening. I...
Gray Chicago Monday
What a gray and rainy day in Chicago! But, that doesn't deter the field trips and commuters and builders and workers! Life goes on and we all rush in. What a good day to visit museums and exhibits and government buildings! Indoor exploration is more fun when the...
The Chocolate Breeze
I took no photos on my walk today. I had to wear gloves and a hat, which are not conducive to operating my cellphone, much less its camera. The chill today was deep and widespread and an unfriendly wind blew at me from the west. Usually, the cold is made more...
The Silk Road
Caravanserai ... Just the sound of it is exotic. Today, I would love to be walking through one of those ancient oases along the silk road. The idea of traveling transports one almost as much as an actual journey. Almost. I would still love to see up close, hear,...
Maintaining a Sense of Well-being in the Presence of Drilling
Today has been a frustrating day. Many little arrows have flown at me from many different directions, including obnoxious drilling noises from the construction in our office. However, I am taking a deep breath and letting those little frustrations slip away. Still...
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