Personal posts
Posts on architecture, obsessions, photography, poems, visits to art exhibits, essays, family, and or things about me organized under art, home, and work.
-
I Made a Thing
-
Why I Support David Hoffman, Democrat for US Senate in Illinois
In October 2005, Mayor Richard M. Daley appointed David Hoffman to be the new Inspector General of the City of Chicago. He breathed new life into a moribund, embarrassing department in city government. Shortly after the appointment, I helped create the first Web site for the department. That's when I first met David Hoffman. He…
-
On Patriotism
I was one of the thousands of people who made it into the Grant Park celebration on Election Night. It was amazing, of course. One of the best days of my life, flat-out. One of the most touching moments for me, a moment when I thought the top of my head might float away as butterflies…
-
Nativity Scene, Early 1960s, Made in Italy
Nativity Scene, Early 1960s, Made in Italy > Mary, Kneeling in Light Blue Robe Habit-Style Head Covering, Arms Outstretched, and Gold Detail > Front, originally uploaded by juggernautco. Complete set here. My mother purchased this nativity scene for our family in the early 1960s in Pittsburgh, PA. This year I decided to clean it up…
-
Early Voting Locations in Chicago
Early voting for the February 2 primary starts on January 11, 2010. I support David Hoffman for US Senate— he's the most qualified candidate on the ballot and stands the best chance of keeping President Obama's former Senate seat in Democratic hands. Get out there and get your vote counted early! 1. Goldblatts Building 1615…