Interesting juxtaposition...

I love that word! Here's a chance to use it! In the theater district, banners are routinely hung on the lightposts, announcing current and future theatrical attractions. On our visit Memorial Day Saturday, Chicago's hockey team was in the playoffs and dreaming of a Stanley Cup. The City Fathers hung a block full of banners celebrating their successes.

Two of Chicago's finest . . .

Because it was Memorial Day Saturday on this trip, we got to watch part of the parade being held downtown. This officer and his equine companion helped with crowd control and answered questions from the celebrants.

If you look carefully, you'll see that the browband on the horse's bridle matches the hatband on the officer's hat. Pretty spiffy, eh??

Childhood favorite

I lived in Chicago during my elementary and middle-school years. A favorite summertime activity was visiting Buckingham Fountain, in Grant Park on the lake front. When we get back into the city, we try to get down to the fountain at least once during the summer. We packed a picnic and had lunch here before heading over the to theater.

Anyone know what these are called?

In the public gardens on the grounds of the Art Institute, we found these beds of amazing white and purple flowers, standing tall in the spring sunshine. If there was a sign giving their names, we missed it. Anyone?

Meow??

Not too far down Michigan Avenue from Millenium Park is the Art Institute, with the somber, regal lions guarding the entrance. I don't own a cat, and don't know anyone who does, so this photo of one of the Institute's guardians will serve as my entry for "Feline Friend".

Where have all the settlers gone?

Empty old buildings, such as this, dot the hills as we make our way out of Capitol Reef.

Another take on "The Bean"

Cloudgate ("the Bean"), in Chicago's Millenium Park, is no doubt one of the most-photographed landmarks in the city, and we often visit there when waiting for a theater to open its doors. I enjoyed the repeating patterns of this artist, (wearing a shirt depicting a painting of the Bean), working on a painting of the Bean, in front of the Bean, reflected IN the Bean (although he's standing in front of his reflection). It was enough to make me feel as though I'd entered a parallel universe!