When I was dogsitting for Vegas I saw a really good documentary called “China’s Stolen Children.” It was really disturbing and I still think about it sometimes, but it was really well done. I found it eye-opening since I didn’t know much about the subject. A lot of the movie is in Chinese so there [...]
Subtitle Typo
October 4th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized
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Vacant Storefront on Roscoe
October 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
I took these photos of a vacant storefront on Roscoe Street back in August. It was right before Retro on Roscoe, as you can see from the big poster in the window. I can’t remember why, at the time, I was so enamored with the building. Was it the old rusted salon sign? Or The [...]
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08.08.08
August 9th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Uncategorized
Roscoe Village, Chicago
On Roscoe Street between Kitsch’n and Orange there is a small business with a sign in the window that says “Dogs Understand the Importance of Naps.” Many times when I pass there is a dog sleeping in the window. I’ve taken a few photos of this scene, but they always turn out horrible [...]
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Jewelry Project
August 6th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
On Monday it was raining so Stephanie helped me with a jewelry project I wanted to do. Basically, the top of the dresser and back of the door was a giant mess and the way that my jewelry stored was hideous. No one really goes in our bedroom, so I didn’t need a fashion statement.. [...]
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Art Institute, Millennium Park, Retro on Roscoe
August 5th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Uncategorized
Art Institute, Chicago
Art Institute, Chicago
After visiting the Sears Tower, Stephanie and I used some free passes I had to check out the Art Institute. I think she liked it, but got her fill fast. Also, a lot of the paintings I wanted to show her were pulled because of the new wing they’re building. We [...]
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