“I adore Chicago. It is the Pulse of America.” Sarah Bernharndt
Chicago
I prefer Mother Nature over big cities, but every time I’ve visited Chicago over the years, I’ve always had a great time. –Photo by Pat Bean
“Maybe we can show government how to operate better as a result of better architecture. Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.” Frank Lloyd Wright
This photo was taken shortly after exiting the Chicago Museum of Art, which I had spent the afternoon exploring earlier this year during a visit with a son who lives in Chicago.
“I live and die with the Chicago Cubs.” – Sara Paretsky
Paretsky is the author of the V.I. Warshawski mysteries that are set in Chicago. She’s one of my favorite authors. I love her tough-gal PI, and her descriptive images of Chicago. Perhaps her books should be displayed in the travel section of a book store and well as in the mystery section.
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Mountains of man, I have a predisposition for wandering cities, I grew up in South London. Every once in a while its good to go back and visit a city. Even if it’s just to put nature into perspective.
Jim
Some cities are more fun to roam then others. I loved St. Louis, an San Antonio’s river walk is fantastic. But my hometown, Dallas, always leaves me eager to get bak to Nature. Thanks for commenting Jim.
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:50:45 +0000 > To: patbean@msn.com >
I just love Chicago. Went there last month and will be heading back there in September with the Hubman for a mini vacation.
Have fun in Chicago. I love the the Field Museum. Have you been there?
> Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:40:26 +0000 > To: patbean@msn.com >
No don’t think I have. I’ll put it on my list.
Great photos, Pat. Chicago is one of my favorite cities. 🙂
Thanks Robin
> Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:40:54 +0000 > To: patbean@msn.com >