Hopefully first new post out of many to this blog in a few years. It will be mobile now that I have the capability to post pics here and of course some original videos too. Perhaps my skills will advance the more I do this.

[ VIDEO ] A video version of the scene I had taken a snapshot of that was already posted here on this blog .

Originally wrote this post in December 2006. These photographs were taken at the end of a vacation this time to Dallas, TX on board Amtrak's "Texas Eagle". This trip was definitely notable in that this was the first time I had ever rode in a sleeper car (i.e. first class). You may want to know how much this costs. Basically you have to pay an accommodation fee in addition to a coach seat fare. And the final price depends on when you purchase a ticket or when you make a reservation. It may be expensive if you're planning your trip say a month or so in advance but the closer to the trip you get the cheaper a sleeper room will be. I am talking about first class after all. In any case, you may be able to buy a ticket and start with a coach fare but say if you give them your contact info and/or if you ask, they'll allow you to change your accommodations before your trip. In addition to that if you're already on the train you can change your accommodations wh...

Bought these cast iron skillet with Hershey's brownie and cookie mix recently from a local Menard's store. Some goodness to come in the future.

Today I decided to stroll through the Roseland community walking along Michigan Avenue. I knew tha t a candidate for Alderman opened his campaign office nearby. I had other things I wanted to do so I didn't go inside for the grand opening. However you see there's a classic car out front since that is one of his interests.

One Sunday during the summer I decided to check out the scene at House of Hope . I should've went in for church services.

Snapped this shot back in April 2014 with the caption below! Finished this big old donut yesterday from this place in Chicago called Dat Donut!