April 11, 2008

I'm taking a photography course concentrating on fine art flower photography right now. That found me heading to one of my favorite places in the city, The Lincoln Park Conservatory. It is an absolute oasis. A gem hidden amongst the concrete, steel, and brick. And, it beats the hell out of a Chicago winter.

After what I felt was an "okay" shoot for my class, I loaded up the gear and made pace for my car. As I shoved open the door, a great feat with the winds blowing so hard that it took all my effort to pop open the door, I was faced with what you see here. The front rolling in through the city. The clouds were racing across the sky. The light was fleeting. And we Chicagoans found ourselves bracing for more snow. In April.

April 7, 2008

Solitude. That's what I felt when I saw this. I had a toddler with me, so solitude was not within my reach. At that point.

Tomorrow is another story, though...

(taken at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, http://www.chias.org/)

April 6, 2008

Next year is here! Or some of us hope.

Today was a beautiful day. The perfect day for a walk near the ballpark. If you look closely, you can see that the trees are starting to bud. THANK GOD.

Unfortunately, my first game of the season was not bright and sunny. Cold and windy was more like it. So goes baseball in the spring in Chicago.

The Cubs pulled this game out, ending the opening homestand at 3-3.

April 5, 2008

Thanks to those whom have sent well wishes! I do really appreciate it. It's also great to know that someone besides my mom is checking this out! (No offense Mom!)

I'm feeling TONS better. I've actually been able to get back to some running. Not a whole lot, but a little and that's a lot more than the doc said I'd be doing at this point.

So, very shortly, back out into Chicago, with camera in hand, I go. I promise.

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