As much as I can’t stand the weather here, I love this place. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Cityscape Chicago from Eric Hines on Vimeo.
October 30, 2012
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October 18, 2012
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Recent Things
1. Discovered the Skokie Lagoons a few weeks ago. The animals there are a bit odd…a heron that dove underwater and never seemed to come up, a squirrel that seemed rather fearless and acted a bit too human…but it is beautiful! Of … Continue reading
September 28, 2012
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Officially Autumn
I am trying to accept that cold weather is coming. I am shopping for a winter coat, switching my wardrobe, and throwing myself into fall cooking (pumpkin pancakes, anyone?). I went apple-picking with some friends last weekend, which is more … Continue reading
January 26, 2012
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Winter
This winter has been a strange mix of busy/quiet. I haven’t traveled, though I wish I could get out of Chicago. Every event that is completed at work is a victory, but then it seems like no matter how many … Continue reading
January 17, 2012
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Perfect weekends
We fill the house with smoke and the smell of thick-sliced bacon, and the snow is turning to slush outside but blankets wrapped tight surround us. We will put on a good movie, or a really terrible one, or both … Continue reading
January 9, 2012
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the stranger
When we met, she was sitting on the curb in a parking lot, surrounded by bags of groceries. Her lined face was a story of decades, her hands curled up. The unrelieved black of her dress framed eyes that had … Continue reading
August 17, 2011
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The Interrupters
On Friday night I went to the Gene Siskel Film Center to see a documentary film that a friend (Aaron Wickenden) edited called The Interrupters. The cast and crew answered questions after the showing, which was a powerful experience after … Continue reading
February 2, 2011
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Venturing out!
I “suited up” and braved the snow and cold (it is 23 F outside right now) to take photos. Obviously it isn’t a good idea to drive yet, so I stayed local. Everyone that I saw was smiling & friendly. … Continue reading
February 2, 2011
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11 am Wednesday – blizzard is mostly over!
And now the cleanup begins. This is what I woke up to today at 9 am: By 11 am, I ventured downstairs to do laundry, opened the back door to see this snowpile AS TALL AS ME. Our snow removal … Continue reading
February 1, 2011
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As of 11 pm
I have been home since 3 pm today. You may have heard that Chicago was anticipating a blizzard. Well, the wind is the strangest part for me right now. Everything is white outside my window at the moment, and snowdrifts … Continue reading
April 6, 2010
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Multi-media
Last night I went to the Delorean & Miike Snow show at the Metro. It was fantastic. I enjoyed myself immensely. It was pouring rain when we parked and went in, my feet were aching at the end of the … Continue reading
March 31, 2010
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A Haifa morning
This morning was a Haifa morning. I stepped outside and the air smelled like (home), like stone paths, the bay, flowers, and a breeze off the mountains and desert that lifts you up… Warm and cool, the kind of cool … Continue reading
January 22, 2010
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All about photos!
It seems like I spend a lot of time snapping photos, editing, and posting. I try to post photos within a week of taking them, mostly because I feel like it is a waste to just keep them on my … Continue reading
October 22, 2009
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Still here
I am still here. In silence with the water forming lakes around my boots, with the golden red leaves forming islands around my feet. I am…in a few places at once. With tall buildings, cold people, fascinating streets (that dream … Continue reading
July 28, 2009
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My new camera
After several years of desperately wanting a digital SLR camera, I finally gave in and bought a Canon EOS 1000D. I am having fun, and I actually do carry it everywhere with me. Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to … Continue reading
July 8, 2009
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A summer picnic
The sun was gliding past the trees, we found a wide patch of sun that set the grass aglow, peered into our eyes, and warmed our skin. The proper ingredients for a picnic are: 1. a thick blanket, large enough … Continue reading
July 2, 2009
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Discoveries of small importance
1. Gluten-free sugar cookies dipped in chocolate pudding are heavenly. 2. Aprons never fit me correctly. I always have to adjust them, which makes me ignore them altogether. But I really like the idea of an apron. 3. Driving a … Continue reading
June 18, 2009
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One year
It has been 8,760 hours since I came home. Since I left home. It is two places now, where I am and where I was. It is pieces of memories that float to the surface with no warning and leave … Continue reading
June 10, 2009
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A few minutes in between
These last few weeks have really done a number on me. I finished up my work helping organize the 3rd Annual Baha’i Choral Festival at the Baha’i House of Worship. The Festival was wonderful, you can read about it here, … Continue reading
May 12, 2009
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Frog prince
We went for a walk on Sunday near the river, and I found my frog prince (ok, he is a toad, but the principle applies). Unfortunately, he did not change into a human being. Mr. Toad was quite adorable, however. … Continue reading