How many do you put on your Hot Dog?

Ran into the Vienna Hot Dog Factory and Cafe on Damen and Fullerton and found lots of hot dog love. Quite the line up of condiments. Never thought of putting ranch dressing or hot sauce on a hot dog. Have to try that some time.

Mushroom colors and patterns

I was attracted to the beautiful patterns and muted colors of these Trametes versicolor mushrooms, which grow on dead trees. Got a chance to spend a day out in the open air in Indiana while camping last weekend. Don't get this much in Naperville Illinois. 

A good old fashioned thunderstorm

Even when you are driving (last weekend on I-65 as it turned out) a good old fashioned thunderstorm is kinda fun. Especially, when you can beat it as it tries to cut across your path.

Changing Reflections on Nuveen

Can you see the differences? Over the years, the reflections on the Nuveen building have changed.

The top shot is from August 2010 and the bottom from this month, July 2016. Quite a difference in the surrounding area with all the new construction on the north side of the river. The Nuveen name is also on the building now, a change that happened in the past few years. Those not working there may remember the Nuveen building was featured in the film, 'Ferris Beuler's Day Off' as the location of Ferris' father's office.

Looks like fun at the old ballpark

Don't know anybody in this picture, which was taken from the White Sox video board last week but it looks like everyone was having fun. I guess they are happy to get on the big board. Got to see a rare triple play but is was too bad we lost the game.

Meeting of the minds on the mound

"We need a live rooster to take the curse off of Jose's glove. And nobody seems to know what to get Millie or Jimmy for their wedding present....."

Chicago Ice Cream Truck

Walked past an old time ice cream truck in downtown Chicago and while the shot looked ok in color, it stood out to me as a black and white shot with the heavy fog from the heat and the recent rain rolling off the lake. I didn't do any ice cream although I was tempted.....