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New book at the library
I subscribe to the Louisville Free Public Library’s RSS feed, so I can keep track of new books and DVDs that become available. This allows me to read a lot of books at minimal expense, of course, including books that … Continue reading
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Irony
is not like rain on your wedding day, of course. I received a come-on from an insurance company telling me that, as an AARP member, I could be eligible for special reduced AARP rates. Always looking to save a buck … Continue reading
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DC-3: So Cool!
Louisville has an older airport, Bowman Field, that is the oldest continually operating airport in the country. During WW II, it was the busiest airport in the U.S. Since we’ve been here, it has hosted such classic aircraft as B-17s … Continue reading
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A last day of vacation
We arose to face a rainy morning in the Windy City. I ate the leftovers from the Vietnamese restaurant. After reviewing our options, we decided to take a cab to the Art Institute. Turns out that the Art Institute is … Continue reading
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All kinds of Chicago
The #3 bus took us down Michigan Avenue to Yolk, a breakfast place. It was packed at nine-thirty in the morning. Don’t these people have to work? Are they all tourists? Well, it was delicious and filled us up. We … Continue reading
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The Nairobi Trio
We visited the Museum of Broadcast Communications. It houses the Radio Hall of Fame, which consists of more than a bunch of old radios, although the radios are cool. They have a 1912 Marconi, like the one that Titanic used … Continue reading
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Chicago Botanical Garden
It’s a long, long way from downtown to the Chicago Botanical Gardens, but they are a real treat. Even though their self-proclaimed “world-class” bonsai exhibit was closed, it is still a magical place. CVH liked the flowers and waterfall. I … Continue reading
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Lakeview
More shopping this evening, now in the gentrified neighborhood of Lakeview. A long, slow bus ride up Broadway cluttered with pedestrians, bicyclists, and people trying desperately to find a place to park. On another day, after riding through the Loop, … Continue reading
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Lincoln Square
Shopping this morning at the mall in the little neighborhood of Lincoln Square. There were lots of stores, including a couple of great toy stores, an old-fashioned style apothecary, a nice bookstore, and Gene’s Sausage Shop. Gene’s is a real … Continue reading
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Dinner and a cruise
This evening we went down to the Chicago river for one of the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s river cruises. This was a wonderful trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone who has the least interest in American architecture. The docent … Continue reading
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