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Bird is the Word

Posted at 5:08 pm by jan, on August 7, 2015

Greetings ALL! This week’s entry will feature the last of my friend’s visit and a very special lunch date.

Marc Chagall's exquisite American Windows led us to a very special exhibition at The Art Institute of Chicago

Marc Chagall’s exquisite
America Windows led us to a very special exhibition at The Art Institute of Chicago

In collaboration with The Arts Club of Chicago, AI presents the work of Jean-Luc Mylayne. For the last forty years Mylayne and his life partner have been photographing birds in thier environment. Incredible images that reflect time, patience, and intimacy.

No. 444, April May 2007

No. 357-358, diptych, December2005 January 2006

No. 520, February March April 2007

No. 295 diptych, March April 2005

No. 446, November December 2007

No. 204, January February 2004

No. 520, February March April 2007

And last a day after my friend left for Florida, I was met by another for lunch at the Spoke & Bird Cafe.

Betty and I are off but before we go here’s a great big invite to all to get out there, explore, be aware, look for artistic expression EVERYWHERE…

and then, SHOW ME WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW!!!

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Birthday Experiences and Beyond

Posted at 5:31 pm by jan, on June 27, 2015

Birthday ambiance and FUN!

Greetings all! This entry (like the past Christmas) will reflect two weeks of experiences instead of my usual one. Here are highlights of adventure, a family visit, and birthday surprises for yours truly…

Before my family arrived I biked the lake and headed over to my favorite cafe, The Spoke & Bird 205-209 E 18th St, for a delicious cheese plate.

Before my family arrived I biked the lakefront trail southbound and headed over to my favorite cafe, The Spoke & Bird 205-209 E 18th St, for a delicious cheese plate and tasty local brew…

…on their lovely patio. You must visit this lovely and yummy special place!

Exploring Pilsen neighborhood and a personal favorite discovery of Betty’s.

Arriving at Casa Michocan 1638 S Blue Island Ave. for the exhibition, Presencia Michoacana 2015. A very touching tribute to Mexican and Latino migrants tells the story of their migration along with their response to the questions, "Why did you decide to migrate?"…"How did you cross the border?"…How did you experience integration into American Society?"…"Was migrating worth it?"

Arriving at Casa Michocan 1638 S Blue Island Ave. for the exhibition and project of the Chicago Cultural Alliance, Presencia Michoacana 2015. A very touching tribute to Mexican and Latino migrants telling the story of their migration along with their response to the questions, “Why did you decide to migrate?”…”How did you cross the border?”…How did you experience integration into American Society?”…”Was migrating worth it?”