Chicago July 2018 – Journeys 3.1

Feathering the Nest

Jul 29, 2018

A couple days ago, we flew into Chicago’s Midway Airport then took the “L” to an industrial area on Chicago’s South Side. At 57 St. Design. We walked through a dusty woodworking shop where workers were building furniture from American hardwoods using traditional methods. We discussed a few pieces we will order, including our first decent… Continue reading

Transit Apps for a Short Trip

Aug 3, 2018

We’re just back from a few days in Chicago. Smartphone apps made travel by train, plane, and bike a breeze. I was able to purchase all transit using my phone. App Example Transit Use Cases Metro Transit –Buy tickets for light rail from home to MSP (Minneapolis airport). Fly Delta –Check in for flight.–Display boarding… Continue reading

57 St. Design

Jul 27

Visited 57 St. Design in an industrial area of Chicago’s Southside to discuss furniture.

Louis Sullivan Ironwork

Jul 28

Paused at this ironwork above the entrance to a Target store in Chicago’s loop. Legendary architect, Louis Sullivan, created this for the Carson Pirie Scott department store which originally occupied this building.

McCormick Place Convention Center

Jul 29

Walked past a clinical chemistry trade show at Chicago's vast McCormick Place convention center.

Feathering the Nest

Jul 29

Posted Feathering the Nest.

Cycling The 606

Jul 30

Explored Chicago's North Side on shared bicycles. Cycled The 606, a trail on a former "L" line elevated on berms and bridges. This former Playskool factory once produced Lincoln Logs and Tyke Bikes.

Testing Comfy Chairs

Jul 31

Tested comfy chairs. We declared this the winner. We’ll buy two chairs and one ottoman. His ice-block feet and my hot-flash feet belong together. Now, we have to select fabrics. See post Feathering the Nest.

Riding the Rails, Riding a Bike