Sam’s Red Hots, Bucktown, Chicago
Last night I was walking on Armitage to meet up with the Chicagoist staff for happy hour at Cleo’s. I passed Sam’s Red Hots and liked how it looked in the sun. I love the mild temperatures, intense sun and long shadows of autumn. My favorite time of the year.
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My parents have quite a bit of land that they own. It’s like a nature preserve with tons of wildlife and plants and a pond. My dad has been doing a lot of work outside over the past year. Mostly just cleaning things up - removing brush so that the trails are walkable and that [...]

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Swans in the lake, Central Park, Manhattan

The view from Belvedere Castle, Central Park, Manhattan

Buildings overlooking The Lake, Central Park, Manhattan
I thought the leaves would be changing in the park but they’re still pretty green for the most part. What a gorgeous autumn day to be outside. The air was crisp, the sun was warm, and [...]

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