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I read more than I write. Lifelong Chicagoan with over 50 years of Italian Beef consumption. Generation Jones, middle child, left handed, half Mexican, half Polish, completely gay, and happily married. |||| STRICTLY TIMELINE CLEANSER ||||

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Amundsen High School a Collegiate Gothic-style school, which opened in 1930.

Amundsen High School a Collegiate Gothic-style school, which opened in 1930.

Waiting for the Damen bus β€” Amundsen High School, Designed by architect Paul Gerhardt. Bob Fosse and Michael Mann are alumni.

07.11.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
King-sized Breaded Steak Sandwich πŸ₯ͺ in Chicago
YouTube video by Mark Wiens Fans King-sized Breaded Steak Sandwich πŸ₯ͺ in Chicago

Ricobene’s breaded steak!
youtube.com/shorts/bOuQx...

06.11.2025 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Lombard Lamp, a unique street lamp located in Giddings Plaza in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. A gift from the city of Hamburg, Germany, this ornate lamppost is a landmark in the plaza, which also features a fountain and seasonal decorations

Lombard Lamp, a unique street lamp located in Giddings Plaza in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. A gift from the city of Hamburg, Germany, this ornate lamppost is a landmark in the plaza, which also features a fountain and seasonal decorations

Walking home from the gym this morning. Lombard Lamp, a unique street lamp located in Giddings Plaza in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. A gift from the city of Hamburg, Germany, this ornate lamppost is a landmark in the plaza. #chicago

06.11.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Chicago side street. A tree with bright red/orange leaves contrasts against the sky. Red leaves are scattered on the sidewalk waiting to be raked.

Chicago side street. A tree with bright red/orange leaves contrasts against the sky. Red leaves are scattered on the sidewalk waiting to be raked.

Walking to the L this morning. #chicago #trees #FallColors

04.11.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Birds roosting along the top of a Chicago building.

Birds roosting along the top of a Chicago building.

I have never known birds of different species to flock together. The very concept is unimaginable. Why, if that happened, we wouldn't stand a chance! How could we possibly hope to fight them? #Halloween #hitchcock

31.10.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
B&W photo of a cemetery. Tombstones and trees against a cloudy sky.

B&W photo of a cemetery. Tombstones and trees against a cloudy sky.

More of my scary neighbors down the street.
They’re coming to get you, Barbara…
#chicago #Halloween

31.10.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Neighborhood Halloween decorations. A wooden Dracula face attached to a tree.

Neighborhood Halloween decorations. A wooden Dracula face attached to a tree.

Boo! More scary neighbors. #chicago #halloween

29.10.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Fall colors! Tree with vibrant red and orange leaves against a blue sky with white clouds.

Fall colors! Tree with vibrant red and orange leaves against a blue sky with white clouds.

Walking home from the grocery store. #chicago #trees #FallColors

28.10.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Chicago side street. A tree with bright orange leaves contrasts against the blue sky and the various greens of the surrounding trees.

Chicago side street. A tree with bright orange leaves contrasts against the blue sky and the various greens of the surrounding trees.

Walking home from the gym. #chicago #trees #FallColors

27.10.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a Chicago cemetery. A large stone cross dominates the headstones.

Photo of a Chicago cemetery. A large stone cross dominates the headstones.

The people down the street from me go overboard on the Halloween decorations. #chicago #halloween

25.10.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Halloween decorations hang from a tree. Skeletons in black robes.

Halloween decorations hang from a tree. Skeletons in black robes.

Scary neighborhood! #chicago #LincolnSquare

24.10.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Chicago sidewalk headed east. One tree’s red and orange leaves contrast with all the greenery.

Chicago sidewalk headed east. One tree’s red and orange leaves contrast with all the greenery.

Walking to the grocery store, need anything? #chicago

22.10.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
YouTube video by AdamAntVEVO Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes

Guess this is the song of the day…

youtu.be/o41A91X5pns?...

21.10.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Trees in River Park, Chicago.

Trees in River Park, Chicago.

Beautiful day in the neighborhood! #chicago

21.10.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Neighborhood Halloween decorations featuring clowns.

Neighborhood Halloween decorations featuring clowns.

I have some scary neighbors. #chicago #halloween

20.10.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CD cover of 80’s 12 inch remixes.

CD cover of 80’s 12 inch remixes.

Listened to a remix of it at the gym today!

20.10.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of an Apple Watch display showing β€œFemale of the Species” by Space. Listening to music on Chicago’s L train.

Photo of an Apple Watch display showing β€œFemale of the Species” by Space. Listening to music on Chicago’s L train.

Always a treat when this pops up on the commute home.

20.10.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Looking east down a Chicago side street. Parked cars line the street and trees form a canopy.

Looking east down a Chicago side street. Parked cars line the street and trees form a canopy.

Be it ever so humble there’s no place like war torn hellhole. #chicago

16.10.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When I saw him in β€˜78 it took me 3 hours of getting lost on public transport from one side of Chicago to the other to get to the venue. In β€˜79 I made it in 90 minutes. Today it’s a 10 minute walk, lol!

13.10.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a Chicago park. A row of trees frame a vibrant blue sky filled with puffy white clouds.

Photo of a Chicago park. A row of trees frame a vibrant blue sky filled with puffy white clouds.

Beautiful day in this war torn shithole of a city.

08.10.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lottery Winners ft. Frank Turner - Letter To Myself (Official Video) [4K]
YouTube video by The Lottery Winners Lottery Winners ft. Frank Turner - Letter To Myself (Official Video) [4K]

The Lottery Winners
youtu.be/fz3Y2O-m5-w?...

08.10.2025 04:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a middle-aged man at the Southport Brown Line stop on a rainy day. An ad for the Art Institute of Chicago featuring Paris Street;Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte is in the background.

Photo of a middle-aged man at the Southport Brown Line stop on a rainy day. An ad for the Art Institute of Chicago featuring Paris Street;Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte is in the background.

Chicago L Stop; Rainy Day #GustaveCaillebotte

07.10.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today, my hubby and I are celebrating our 26th anniversary.

04.10.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
View of the Chicago skyline from the sixth floor of the Illinois Masonic professional building, Halsted and Wellington.

View of the Chicago skyline from the sixth floor of the Illinois Masonic professional building, Halsted and Wellington.

Doctor’s appointment this morning.

30.09.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a burger with hand cut French fries.

Photo of a burger with hand cut French fries.

Just raptured this burger and fries.

23.09.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sure blinks a lot.

23.09.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here comes another winter…

19.09.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Saw them open for The Thompson Twins β€” Chicago 1985. Free tickets from a friend that couldn’t use them!

15.09.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a tree with the leaves starting to change colors.

Photo of a tree with the leaves starting to change colors.

Leaves are changing. #chicago #trees #OutAndAbout

12.09.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Selfie on my 63rd birthday. My gray beard needs a trim!

Selfie on my 63rd birthday. My gray beard needs a trim!

One week after my 23rd birthday my doctor told me that if I was lucky I would have about 18 months left to live. Guess I’m lucky because today I am 63! #FuckHIV #FuckAIDS #FuckReagan #FuckRepublicans #birthday

07.09.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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