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Jibarito Stop

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While there are plenty of great food choices in Pilsen, there’s one place that I return to time and time again; The Jibarito Stop. It’s a family owned business and the food is incredible. Inside, nothing beats the community vibe, especially during the summer. One day while I was eating lunch, I looked up and saw this on the wall. The lighting at that moment was perfect. It’s story accurate.

The jibarito sandwich originated in Chicago. It is made with two fried plantains sandwiched together with chicken or steak then topped with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Especially good with a side of Arroz con gandules!

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Park, 1996

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When I was really young, I remember seeing these City Of Chicago parking lots all over the city. They were eventually phased out by the 1980’s . Back then, community shopping areas were the norm. The big box stores of today were not around. You had your neighborhood grocer, perhaps a fruit market, a bank, a library, and maybe a department store to buy some clothes. These lots allowed  you to park your car off the main street and then walk to whatever store you were going to.

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Downtown In Fog 1

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I love to take pictures in foggy weather. It’s mysterious and unpredictable. Chicago’s downtown area (Streeterville, Magnificent Mile, The Loop) is perfect for this. It allows for the city to become something else. It romanticizes the skyline. It makes you truly appreciate the beauty of this city.

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Grand Canyon

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The Grand Canyon is one of the most breath taking places I’ve ever been to. We got to the park about two hours before sunset. The daytime temperature was in the high 50’s and quick dropped as the sun went down. It was cold, but for what I saw, it was worth it.

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Big Hand

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Palmer Square is a sub section of the Logan Square neighborhood. The park host various art installations. This was part of one of them back in the fall. Don’t let the hand get ya.

 

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Antelope Canyon

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Antelope Canyon, located in Arizona, is known as a slot canyon. They allow you inside via a guided tour. There, you can take photos. The best time is around noon where the light is directly overhead and seeps down inside the canyon, illuminating the red rocks inside.

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Joshua Tree, 2006

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Heading west on US 93, We came across some scattered Joshua Trees. This is not part of the national park–that is in California near the Nevada border. I knew that I wanted to photograph one of these simply because of the U2 angle. They are magnificent up close.

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You Are Beautiful

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It’s a simple, but positive message.  It was started here in Chicago. Back in 2002, a group of artists and designers printed stickers to pass on to others and to post them in various places in the hopes that its message would build people up. By 2019, it has grown from stickers that were found on walls and subway stations to public displays (like this one in Andersonville) near parks and schools. Its message has reached worldwide. You are not alone. Believe in yourself. We are all unique.

 

 

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1150 W. Addison

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Saw this after eating lunch in Wrigleyville one day. Sure, there are plenty of homes and businesses around there that have W signs, but this one caught my eye. It had such a uniqueness. Not much of that can be found anymore in the city.

Go Cubs!