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Wired’s NextFest

Recently, Dale and I attended Wired Magazine’s NextFest. It “is the premier showcase of the global innovations transforming our world.” So there! Perhaps the highlight (at least for Dale) was “meeting” the Keepon, a small yellow robot designed to study… Continue Reading →

The Red Ball Project

The public art “Red Ball Project” made its way through Chicago last month. It stopped just two blocks from where I work on its last day in town. It was wedged in odd places all month and, finally, it ended… Continue Reading →

Chicago Cultural Center Marilyn Monroe Exhibit

We recently discovered the Chicago Cultural Center. Very neat place. It’s always free and they have a calendar of events every month. Dale and I went to see the Marilyn Monroe-themed exhibit Life as a Legend. The exhibit featured many… Continue Reading →

Shoe Sale!

Dale was walking downtown when he spotted this odd little vehicle promoting a shoe sale at Marshalls. Needless to say, I am SORRY I didn’t see this in person. Dale is lucky because his area of downtown Chicago always has… Continue Reading →

Marshall Field’s vs. Macy’s

I work right next door to the legendary State St. Marshall Field’s building. Two years ago on Tuesday Macy’s officially took over Marshall Field’s stores and changed the name–and Chicagoans were NOT amused. Sales at Field’s are down–way down–and on… Continue Reading →

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