urban living – Tour Through A Lens

On March 28, 2017
In Thoughts From The Bus
Tags: car ownership, change of tune, Chicago, city living, commuting, on the bus, on the train, people watching, photo blog, photo op, public transit, rockon, seen on the street, take for granted, thoughts, urban experiences, urban living

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Thoughts From The Bus

Thoughts From The Bus Series – Unspoken thoughts, opinions and wonderful people watching opportunities while living in a large city

On February 7, 2017
In City Insights Thoughts From The Bus
Tags: Chicago, Chicago transit authority, commuting, CTA, musings, people watch, Photo tour, public transit, urban living

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Thoughts From The Bus

“Thoughts From The Bus“ is a series of observations, musings and rantings from my commutes on Chicago’s public transit system, the CTA. Much of my life, I have been a people-watcher. I find human interaction, human nature mixed with a bit of psychology quite fascinating to watch from the outside. Sometimes, I enjoy creating […]

On January 24, 2017
In All Things Chicago City Insights Unexpected Happenings
Tags: Bridges, Capture The Moment, Chicago, Chicago History, Chicago River, Chicago transit authority, Construction, CTA, Documentary, Elevated Train, Moment In Time, Photography, Public Transportation, Rail, spectator, urban living, Welding, Wells Street Bridge

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Removing Chicago History, Making History, Building For The Future

In the early part of 2013, I was witness to an incredible historic occurrence in Chicago and my friend, colleague and fellow tour operator, Margaret of Chicago Elevated, heard what I had done. She asked me to write a guest blog post for her Website about the historic event. I was honored to be asked […]

On October 18, 2013
In Events
Tags: Architecture, architecture biennial, Chicago, Chicago Architecture Foundation, explore, historic buildings, OHC, Open House Chicago, Photo tour, private spaces, public spaces, St. Adalbert's Church in Pilsen, Travel, travel and tourism, urban living, walking tour

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Chicago Opens Its Doors To The Public!

One of my favorite events in Chicago happens tomorrow and Sunday, October 19 & 20, 2013: Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago!!! Why is it on my favorite list…and should be on yours? Approximately 150 buildings around the Chicagoland area open their doors to the public giving tours, sharing their history and, in some buildings, […]

On October 9, 2013
In On The Topic Of Photography
Tags: always have a camera, Chicago, cloudy day, Fall skies, Long established, Missed opportunity, Photography, sunny day, urban living, Winter

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A Story Without Photos

This past Sunday in Chicago was a strange weather day. In my part of the city, it was quite brisk compared to 24 hours earlier. It was also completely overcast. In fact, the puffy clouds that took over the sky displayed an array of colors from white to gradient shades of blue and gray. When […]