this winter vacation has been a bit different from others. for a while now, i feel that i've lost the little knowledge i once had of Chicago. lately, the desire to explore the city has been so great that i hope to visit it as much as i can during my limited time here at home...

yesterday involved a brief, spontaneous, excursion to (what apparently is) north avenue beach. 
yes, the beach, in the middle of cold december!


a view from an overpass near Lincoln Park Zoo:
John Hancock looks mighty fine


city sightings at lakefront point


my random fascination with metal and wire (and wood)


designs in the sand


and a man looking for treasure!


*b&w pictures are so much more forgiving with overcast weather!

Do you have any questions for me?