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Rosehill Cemetery

Last weekend I visited this old cemetery located on the far north side of Chicago. Like its better known counterpart, Graceland, it is the final resting place of many famous Chicagoans. On the morning we were there, its leafy, park-like setting attracted many joggers and others just out for a stroll, as well as a … Continue reading Rosehill Cemetery

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Springtime

Chicagoans like to complain about spring. It goes straight from winter’s cold to summer heat, they say, as if unaware that the couple months of fluctuating temperatures, frequent rain, and gusty winds is, in fact, what spring looks like in the Midwest. It’s as if people expect our dark and raw winters should immediately give … Continue reading Springtime