Category Archives: Life

Day 163: Melancholy

Posted on June 13, 2011 by eaj81

If there was one word to describe this photo, melancholy is it.  This poor rhino was very sad that his friend was on the other side of the wall from him and all he wanted to do was be with … Continue reading →

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Day 161: Remembering Last Year

Posted on June 11, 2011 by eaj81

    This time last year, the city of Chicago was getting ready to head out in an 80 degree day in hockey jerseys to cheer on the Blackhawks brought the Stanley Cup to Chicago.  With ticker tape falling from … Continue reading →

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Day 159: Anniversary of Blackhawks Win

Posted on June 9, 2011 by eaj81

Can you believe that it has already been a year since that amazing day when Patrick Kane could be seen throwing off his gloves and celebrating the winning goal that claimed the Blackhawks title as Stanley Cup Champs?  I can’t.  But … Continue reading →

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Day 157: Hungry Hungry Hippo

Posted on June 7, 2011 by eaj81

hip, hip hop, hip hop anonymous… (nice quote from Big Daddy) Perfect timing at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

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Day 154: Sunset behind the Aragon

Posted on June 4, 2011 by eaj81

Here is a photo of the sun setting behind the Aragon Ballroom.

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Day 152: The Bucket Boys

Posted on June 2, 2011 by eaj81

A crowd gathers to watch the “Bucket Boys” as they drum on overturned empty 5 gallon buckets outside of Wrigley Field after a Cubs game. This photo was taken from the staircase inside of Wrigley. You can see that the … Continue reading →

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Day 151: Sea Gulls

Posted on June 1, 2011 by eaj81

Sea Gulls gather around on the rocks near the lake as the fog creeps in throughout the park.

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Day 149: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Posted on May 30, 2011 by eaj81

Let’s remember the real reason for Memorial Day (not just a day that we get off of work). Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are … Continue reading →

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Day 147: The Lakefront Path

Posted on May 28, 2011 by eaj81

Visibility is low as the fog moves in over the lakefront path.  The path is usually populated with runners and bikers training for the many upcoming races and events throughout the city… but with the fog rolling in over the … Continue reading →

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Day 146: Bike The Drive

Posted on May 27, 2011 by eaj81

Coming up this weekend (Memorial Day weekend each year) is the annual Bike The Drive Ride. This is a time when they close off Lake Shore Drive downtown to vehicle traffic and allow participants to ride their bike along the … Continue reading →

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