Chicago Botanic Garden

(Or as the locals say "Da Botanical Gardens ober dare")

We went on a cool and windy Sunday. The wind was kicking up the spray from the water fountain in the lake which resulted in some cool "rainbow" views. Later, as we were walking around the Japanese Garden section, I saw a blue blur out of the corner of my eye and realized a blue heron had landed 15 feet away from me. It looks like a pterodactyl descendant.

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Bahai Temple

I call it "The American Taj Mahal". The Bahai Temple in Wilmette is an amazingly beautiful and detailed building. Very cool to see if you visit the Chicago area.

Mundelein Seminary

This is the view along my 3.6 mile running route near work. With views like this, it's a great incentive to get out and run.

Fall Road Trip

The best time of the year in the midwest is the fall. And the best way to experience it is a road trip on a motorcycle. Bob, Kim, and I hooked up in Lake Geneva, WI, then we headed south along the Rock River on Illinois Route 2. A great day and a great ride!