train lines

train lines

The Metra bi-level trains are always a fun ride into downtown Chicago.

somewhere in chicago

somewhere in chicago

Somewhere in Chicago, if you look up, I am confident that you will see something like this…. just not quite sure where…. exactly…..

all aboard

all aboard

The second of three posts from the city of Chicago. Chicago winters are harsh, so I am not quite sure why this is an open air station. Perhaps it was a cost decision, or, the we-can-take-whatever-winter-decides-to-dish-out Chicago-attitude. I have a feeling that it’s option “b.”

welcome to lasalle street

welcome to lasalle street

We have lived in the Midwest for about 26 years now, so Chicago is getting really close to becoming – dare this native New Yorker say it? – my home town! I mean no disrespect New York, and you will always be king of the hill, A-number one, top of the heap…. but Chicago has kind of crept into my heart. There….. I said it.

it’s really a portal

it's really a portal

If you stare at this long enough you will pass through the “ceiling” (so called), and find yourself in the Twilight Zone. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

calder’s flamingo 2

Calder's Flamingo 2

One more shot of Calder’s Flamingo in Chicago.

chicago clouds

chicago clouds

I exited the back of the Museum of Science and Industry, looked up, and saw this.

metra

metra

This is the La Salle Street Station in Chicago. I am still thrilled to hop on these cool trains and head downtown from the suburbs.

calder’s flamingo 1

Calder's Flamingo 1

Spent a wonderful day in Chicago celebrating the birthday of one of my colleagues. I never grow tired of Chicago’s architecture, art and public spaces.

church

church

This was seen in Logan’s Square, Chicago. This will be my last post for the next week or so. I am out of town with my bride to a worship conference. Have a great week everyone!!