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Playgrounds

July 2, 2026 at 9:04 pm

Posted in: Trips

Here are a couple photos I took on 110 film almost 25 years ago in upstate New York.

I love anthropomorphic playground equipment.

They make me nostalgic for the old McDonald's restaurants that had the cheeseburger chairs with the little eyeballs.

Tower Road Beach

June 24, 2026 at 11:57 pm

Posted in: Chicago

Summer in Chicagoland is hot, but the water in Lake Michigan doesn’t really warm up until late July and August.

Here are a couple snapshots taken over 10 years ago at Tower Road Beach.

We took the Metra up to Winnetka from the city for a day trip of sunshine and relaxation.

Sunny Saturday

March 28, 2026 at 12:10 am

Posted in: Florida

After a very hectic 2 weeks it was wonderful to visit Seaside to soak in the sun.

Back in Chicago our favorite way to relax was to walk along Lake Michigan, but wading in The Gulf while sipping lemonade is a perfect Florida substitute.

Almost Spring

March 1, 2026 at 11:44 pm

Posted in: Florida

Back in Chicago winter is still going strong, but down here in the Florida Panhandle March 1st means it’s almost time for Spring Break.

For now things are still pretty quiet…

But pretty soon hordes of teenagers and college kids will descend on 30A.

Law enforcement in Seaside is already on alert.

It was so nice to enjoy warm sunny weather this afternoon after last week’s cold snap.

I even got a chance to check up on my favorite statue!

Photos taken with my Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 and edited with VSCO WE4 Pro.

Outsider Art

February 16, 2026 at 9:00 am

Posted in: Trips

Here are some of my photos of sculptures made by ‘Outsider’ or ‘Intuitive’ (self-taught) artists in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin.

Fred Smith’s Wisconsin Concrete Park

Nick Engelbert’s Grandview in Wisconsin

The “Glass House” on the corner of Elk and Beaver in Freeport, Illinois

The Dickeyville Grotto in Wisconsin

Kinetic yard sculptures made of found objects and upcycled trash in Wisconsin