Category Archives: Holiday

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!  As is tradition, here’s a creepy photo of the Pullman Factory in the Pullman neighborhood to set the mood for the holiday.  Although the factory looks very creepy and run down, there are no reported or documented cases … Continue reading

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Memorial Day 2012

The Chicago Memorial Day Parade, which took place along State Street on Saturday May 26th, honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. This year’s parade was dedicated to all soldiers who fought and … Continue reading

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Day 364: Happy New Year

Here’s to a great 2012!  I hope you all had a safe and Happy New Year.

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Day 358: Merry Christmas

My sister is in town from San Diego for Christmas and brought her dog Charlie with her. I caught this shot of him lying around on the couch all festive in his Santa hat and thought it was a perfect … Continue reading

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Day 357: Twas the Night Before Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were … Continue reading

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Day 356: ‘Tis the Season

The Shedd decorated for the holidays.  Wreaths along the walls with a light display in red, green and a hint of stars.

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Day 353: Christmas Story

What would Christmas be without a Christmas Story?? TBS pays tribute with the 15th anniversary of 24 hours of a Christmas Story and now Chicago will pay tribute with A Christmas Story, The Musical! Going on now through December 30th at the … Continue reading

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Day 352: Christmas Wrigley

During the holidays Chicago buildings all glow in red and green.  The Wrigley building is no exception to this.

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Day 351: Water Tower

The Water Tower downtown Chicago decorated for Christmas.

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Day 350: Festive Lights

The festive lights along Michigan Ave.

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