Alfonso Soriano, Wrigley Field, Chicago
You heard it here. Soriano, left field, from the bleacher seats. Kate and I both agree, he’s got the tightest pants ever. The thing I didn’t realize about Soriano is the level of interaction he has with the fans in the bleachers. He turns around a lot and acknowledges them and makes hand signals and throws a lot of balls into the stands. Makes up for that ball he dropped right in front of us. Oh, and some other good plays and the home run he made also make up for that. Cubs beat the Rockies 5-3 and swept them in the series. It was also their first undefeated homestand of at least seven games since 1970.
Wrigley Field, Chicago
Thanks to Paul Baker and Kate for inviting me to the game. It was a great way to get the Summer of Rachelle started off on the right foot.
Oh, and walking to the field I saw this church on Addison:
Church of Wrigleyville, Wrigleyville, Chicago
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St. Andrew Parish, Lakeview, Chicago
I spotted these statues outside St. Andrew Parish on Paulina and Addison when I was out walking one sunny day. A woman came out of the buildings next to the church and asked me if I got the shot. She told me a bit about each statue, who they are, what the things in their hands symbolize and so on. I think she was maybe a nun or someone else affiliated with the parish.
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St. Peter’s Church, The Loop, Chicago
I feel like I’ve been running around with my mind in so many different directions – work, Chicagoist, eating healthier, exercising, keeping up with things at home (still not all the way unpacked and organized!) – that I haven’t been myself as far as photography goes. I’ve been rushing around past the things that I would normally pause and take photos of. Makes me kind of sad. One night a couple weeks ago I was rushing off somewhere in the Loop and I almost missed seeing St. Peter’s Church completely. Then I paused and thought, “I should take a photo” and immediately thought “I don’t have time!” and rushed off. Then I made myself go back and take the time. I need to take walks at lunch or something. I feel like a little creative piece of me is just missing and gone.
re St. Peter’s Church, Emporis says, “A giant crucifix by Latvian sculptor Arvid Strauss called “Christ of the Loop” fills the Gothic arch in the center of the main facade.”
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