27.8.11

Every Beating Second, 2011
By Janet Echelman, an American artist the sculpture features three colored nets hanging under skylights in the ceiling, terrazzo design, colored lights, and computer controlled airflow.

Eerily fog laden Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco Manhole

Avatar's in Sausalito – the only Mexican and Indian fusion restaurant in the world, according to our server.

Pumpkin enchiladas The pumpkin filling was spicy and savory and came wrapped in tortillas, smothered in a Mexican-Indian hybrid enchilada sauce and a sprinkle of melted cheddar cheese and accompanied by some raita (yogurt sauce) and tamarind chutney..

Hiked the coast near Stinson Beach area; observed deer, fox, sea lions and star fish.

Steep Ravine Cabins

Russian River Brewery known for Sour Beer, which is fermented in Wine Barrels

26.8.11

C is for Charlie

Y is for Yellow Banana

W is for Water

26.8.11

Haute Living Window display was a part of Call to Action a intervention on bike safety.

Moving Design is a coalition of designers and artists, working with community partners, leading initiatives that inspire change through the power of design. We use creativity as a catalyst for change, moving our community to action. http://www.movingdesign.com/

Thank you, City of Chicago!

In July 2011, bicycles accounted for about 48 percent of the morning rush hour traffic on southbound Milwaukee at Kinzie—819 bicyclists vs. 892 motor vehicles.

Kinzie Street is Chicago's first official protected bike lane.

The protected lane features three main elements: a marked lane adjacent to the curb in each direction along Kinzie; a buffered area with flexible marker posts, and a parking lane for automobiles. Green paint and pavement markings depicting a bicycle help further define the lane.

15.8.11

Muskie

From Wikipedia, A muskellunge also known as a "muskie"), is a large, relatively uncommon freshwater fish of North America. Muskie is the largest member of the pike family and the name comes from the Ojibwa word maashkinoozhe, meaning "ugly pike.

Muskies prey upon anything that fits in the mouth.

David has been away from home a bit.. He got off the couch and his you know what... and wrestled a big fish up at Canadian lakes..

13.8.11

I love visiting Chicago Green Farmer Markets in the summer, picking up fresh flowers and organic vegetables.

The Lincoln Park market was packed!

One less car!

9.8.11

24 Hours in Metro NY
Although from Secaucus, NJ to Times Square is only 5.6 miles, the evening commute takes 90 minutes.. interesting.. the same time to walk it according to google maps.

Proof of Green life forms in the city.

Elsewhere

Located in Hell's Kitchen, Chef Megan Johnson’s ever-changing menu is inspired by seasonal produce and farms with great integrity.

Bacon Butter Popcorn. YUM!!

Ménage-à-Trois: Stuffed Dates with Roaring Forties Blue, Almonds, Panacea and Orange

Delectable Hush Puppies in a Blueberry Sauce..

After 20 takes because I couldn't figure out how to use my camera in the dim lighting, we final got a great shot.

Hillary it was so great to see you.

Thank you for picking out such a yummy resturant and being such a great friend!!

Now, when are you coming to Midwest?

6.8.11 - Part 3

Our God Child Vinny.

Special thanks for Uncle Bill & Aunt Kristin for our hosting a fabulous event and to my father in law, Patty Daddy for sharing his photos.