Category Archives: Chicago

Okay, so…

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

I write a lot about Chicago.  I do that because I love Her.  People write about their kids and I write about my city.  The city has changed tremendously, since I was a child and not all of that has … Continue reading →

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The city…

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

a city has a life of its own the streets the buildings interact with humans but are separate the trees the lake the parks all have personal and secret lives that have noting to do with us but we do … Continue reading →

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Chicago…

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

sitting on a rooftop staring at the stars that still had the guts to shine through the pollution she listened to the rapid heartbeat of the city   I love you she whispered holding out her arms and the city’s … Continue reading →

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This is a vanilla plant…the sign saying not to touch it is hidden under the plant in a cove, so you don’t see it until you’ve touched the plant…The Garfield Conservatory in Chicago…2 pictures

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They have a beautiful koi pond at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago…I love the way the ceiling structure is reflected in the pond and the koi are like beautiful jewels swimming in the water…3 pictures

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Garfield Park Conservatory…Chicago 4 pictures

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

I went to the Conservatory with my cousin and three other women yesterday.  Don’t want to back for a long time.  It’s a small Conservatory and nothing really changes.  Beautiful but I know it by heart.  The cactus were blooming, … Continue reading →

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This is from my friend Candy…she lives in downstate Illinois…if you’re thinking of moving to IL, you might want to read this…

Posted on April 9, 2017 by

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/story/home-is-where-the-hurt-is-how-property-taxes-are-crushing-illinois-middle-class/ My taxes are around $10,000 and Debbie’s are $15,00 a year.  I live in Cook County and she lives in Lake County.

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