September 18, 2012
Other People’s Flowers
My building is flanked by two similar looking brick two-flats. The owners live in both…
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July 28, 2012
Lush
It’s been a difficult summer in the Midwest; drought conditions in 98 of our 102…
July 24, 2012
Mosaic
There’s a famous mosaic in downtown Chicago by Russian Jewish artist Marc Chagall. It’s called…
July 17, 2012
Birdland
I can’t think of many small pleasures that can compare with a neighborhood stroll. You…
November 15, 2011
My Secret River
I have been living at my apartment on School Street for around eighteen years. It…
March 12, 2011
A Special Kind of Beauty
Midwestern farm fields, gently sloping hills, and muddy river banks create a backdrop of unusual…
March 10, 2011
Changing Like the Seasons
The first of the month, I went to Galena with a friend. “Oh Galena, Oh…
December 5, 2010
Ring in the New
This past Monday was my birthday. As has become my tradition, I started celebrating about…
October 23, 2010
Moonstruck
When I look outside, Beyond my window, Across the alley, Above the neighbor’s garage —…