Chicago........the Windy City

This past weekend we went to Chicago for Micah’s (Aaron) first solo gallery exhibition.  More on that later.  We knew there would be last minute emergencies getting everything set in the gallery, but we carved out a little time to visit a dear friend of mine that lives downtown near the lakeshore, having moved from Grand Rapids a few years ago.  We worked together for 12 years, traveled to NYC on a ton of same day flights and were work partners in crime on many occasions……all fun.  He made work tolerable on many occasions and talked me off the edge many more.

Actually, Scott lives between Lakeshore Drive and Michigan Ave, just north of Randolph in the heart of the loop.  Navy Pier is a short walk, Millennium Park is directly across the street, Grant Park just south of that, the Art Institute of Chicago and the NICTD is a block away.  Fantastic views! If you are going to live in Chicago, this is the spot.  As a young single guy, this is really the spot to live.  Even though it’s in the heart of the busiest section of Chicago, we were taken aback by how quiet it was, like a typical neighborhood.  There are plenty of green spaces (his courtyard) for lots of walking and recreation area, Mariano’s grocery, dry cleaners, restaurants, FedEx, pharmacies, party stores, all within a spacious courtyard.  People were everywhere, walking dogs, jogging, just taking in a beautiful fall afternoon.

It was great to see him, even though the visit was short.  Scott joined us Micah’s opening in the evening.  Here are some photos I took.  I’m not sure what Gary is doing, but he scared of heights so maybe the 26th floor rooftop got the best of him, or the wind....it was VERY windy up there!