And She Seems Curious About What's In the Pantry Too...

Hey everyone,

Hope all are doing well. I've been very busy lately with work and all. I think the next four weeks are pretty much already booked for work, sleep, eatting, hanging out, parties, and all the other great stuff that happens in Chicago during the summer. I have Great Chicago Places & Spaces this weekend, which is a huge architecture festival. There's tons of visitors and all sorts of other things. So...

 Here's a parade float of a fort for the Polish Constitution Day Parade, which was also Cinco De Mayo. So, there were a lot of strange festivities that blended together that day.

 Maxwell (Canal) Street Market. Some guy rockin' out at his booth (Minivan).
One reason I no longer live in Ravenswood. This is part of the $500 million renovation of the Brown Line. They are replacing Fullerton Station and taking it out section-by-section. It's really fun to watch. Bess, Megan, and Katie at Katie's birthday taco party. It was a great party Katie! I've never eatten so many tacos in one night. This must be the best place in the world to work. I think this place was called Fernando's and they had very good food. My favorite thing is their burritos. They are in soft taco shells and they are small. Then, what makes it a burrito instead of a taco? I have no idea. Maybe it's the sauce? Megan's birthday at B.L.U.E.S. Chicago on Halsted just north of Fullerton. Taken just moments ago near my apartment. They are putting trees on the sidewalks down North Avenue. It looks so much nicer already. I can't wait until they are a little more mature. Also, look how nice and sunny it is. After I'm done with a couple of projects, I think I will work on the 'zine on the porch today...

xoxo, Mike

"You Went To College For How Long? You Should Be a Doctor, Not a Loser..."

I hope everyone had a good Easter weekend. I had a pretty good one down in Chicago. I can't wait until we get back to that perfect 70 degree Chicago weather and I'm wandering the streets again...

R2-D2 Mailbox at Clark and Addison. Why? I'm not sure. There must be a nerd lobby at the Post Office or something. There are two other ones in the Chicago city limits at Navy Pier and just north of the river on Michigan Avenue. I wonder how many of these have been stolen and are up for auction on Ebay by now...


Conceptual art piece by some homeless man, I imagine. This is a block away from my old apartment on Geneva Terrace.


Easter Dinner. I've never had lamb before except in gyros. Which has a similar difference from steak and burgers.


Here's some of the side dishes. Some asparagus with orange peelings and all.


Megan, Ronan, John, Dan, and Heather during dinner.

They are really going to town on the Brown Line Expansion now. They've closed down the 4th rail and started tearing it up. I should think about a career change that involves mass transit construction.

That's it.

With Hot Dog Dreams!

To read my (maga)'zine, please go to: A New Tomorrow No. 23 or visit our profile at: A New Tomorrow

So damn hot...

Man, it's like a thousand degrees outside today. I can't believe there are actually people who purposefully move to places that are like this all the time. This reminds me of my trip to Death Valley, California when I was 17. I vowed then I would never live in a place without water. Thankfully, my girlfriend has air conditioning...


The new Pink Line Train!


Wicker Park Festival. Look at the size of that Guacamole (sp?) bowl!


Wicker Park Festival. They were missing two things for a good fair. Good cheap beer and Chicago sausages...


Wicker Park Festival from Damen Stop Blue Line


Streetwall just off of Congress


One of the tall ships in this week for the festival downtown


Alley behind my work


Wabash Streetwall between Adams and Jackson


Moose made of bumpers from that artist in Evanston


Frances who know lives in Evanston. We went to a few too many bars and had about a 5th too much Rum. Arg!


Twisting TV at ABC studios on State and Lake


Frances and I at Snickers on State


Nick Nummerdor and Lloyd


FENN!!!


Frances and Matt.


Murder House neighbor, Christine (I believe)


Classified ads in Chicago


Matt is in awe


Frances and I somehow woke up at 7:30am sick to our stomachs, hungover, and trying to take the bus home. I didn't even get a nap in. Frances may be dead...


France Close. Intern, freelance artist, friend. R.I.P.

That's it from Chicago. I'm going to lay in front of the air conditioning and eat chips and cheese today. Much love.

xoxo,

Mike

Diaries of An Ex-Punk

First of all, thanks to everyone for your support with the 'zine. I'm looking to put out another one in a few months and you are more than welcome to make submissions. To view the 'zine, please go to:

A New Tomorrow No. 22

To view the website for the 'zine, please go to:

HFI Publishing

This is the Chicago First Lady. This is the boat I have to make sure nothing happens to. If this boat sinks, it is my responsibility to pull it out of the water.

Lower Wacker Drive.

I suggest we official become the "United Chirp of America." Although, our symbol is an eagle. And eagles don't chirp; they shriek!

Pretty Frances loves being in Chicago!

And the Amazing Amanda wants to come too!

Moments before some douchebag pissed under a table starting a bar brawl. For real...

Can you believe we use to be roommates? Maybe we will be again someday...

The face of horror. "PLEASE GOD NO! MAKE THAT MAN STOP PISSING UNDER THE TABLE! I'M TRYING TO GET DRUNK!"

After 100+ years of great service, the Fullerton stop is being rebuilt. They are going to widen the platform and make it ADA compatible.

This is about a $500 million project that is expected to take about 6 years to complete. Not only this station, but the renovation of the entire Brown line.

Too bad this picture is so fuzzy. But, this is a camoflauge (sp?) jumpsuit. It's urban warfare attire for the classy lady.

This is a free dance class they do in Grant Park.

George W. Bush, you have been warned...

Cliff dreaming...

This is my new bike. It will be mine... Oh yes, it will be mine!

Weegee's, a new classy bar in the slums. Nice atmosphere and affordable beverages. What a great combo. Plus, a great selection of Michigan's finest beers.

Mike and Matt at Weegee's.

SME and Cliff at Weegee's.

Another bar shot of Weegee's.

Mr. Andrew Morgan. I hope you feel better now that your lung is re-inflated. Kate, sorry about not seeing you during the Lagwagon tour. I'm lame and went to bed somewhat early because of a job interview. Um, that's about it. Another busy week next week.

xoxo,

Mike!