Category Archives: Life

Day 194: The Chicago Water Police

The Chicago Water Police patrol Lake Michigan near the Lakefront path behind the Shedd Aquarium.

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Day 192: Honor Flight Chicago

Bringing Chicago’s Vets to DC – with Honor. Honor Flight Chicago was founded to recognize our Veterans – most specifically our WWII Veterans – with a day of honor, remembrance and celebration from a proud and grateful nation. Honor Flight … Continue reading

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Day 191: Sunset Over Lakeside

A beautiful sunset over the crowd at the final day of the DMB Caravan tour.  The sunset is very deceiving as it set over a not-so-beautiful venue.

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Day 190: Ferris Wheel

Here is the ferris wheel that is at the Dave Matthews Band Caravan tour at Lakeside, Chicago. Click here to find out more about the DMB Caravan.

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Day 189: Budweiser An American Tradition

It’s all in the details. The new Budweiser American Flag can features a stamped out crown (the iconic logo of Budweiser) in the tab.  The Budweiser can debuted on Memorial Day and supported the fact that “Bud is the American … Continue reading

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Day 187: In the Reflection

The reflection in the Chicago Fire Academy window of a fireman taking advantage of the aerial view from atop the ladder on the ladder truck.

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Day 185: 1974 Dodge Monaco

A 1974 restored Dodge Monaco Fire Chief’s car.

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Day 184: For My Grandpa

Today is the fourth of July, be sure to remember and thank those who fought to defend this country and everything it stands for and keep it safe. I’m lucky enough to have two grandfathers who proudly fought for this … Continue reading

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Day 180: Havlicek

Created by Josef Strachovsky (1850–1913), a sculptor from Praugue, the standing bronze figure of Karel Havlicek (1821– 1856) was portrayed as though he is giving an impassioned speech—with one hand clutching his cape and the other extended out in a dramatic fashion. The … Continue reading

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Day 179: Crossing the Streams

This reminds me of Dr Peter Venkman in the 1984 movie GhostBusters saying… “Don’t cross the streams”.  This is a photo of the streams of water crossing from two separate fire trucks during a demonstration at the Chicago Fire Academy.

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