The year is almost out, and for one glorious day the snow stops and the skies clear.
Category Archives: Misc
Goodbye Eye
Driving down to Michigan
Beautiful drive down to Michigan. Had to take this quick pick through the car window with my telephone….
The Social Network
We saw the movie “The Social Network” last night, which dramatically charts the birth and rapid growth of Facebook. The film is loosely based on the book “Accidental Billionaires” by Ben Mezrich. (Some scenes are significantly different to what is found in the book).
I enjoyed the movie. The original story may be less than interesting to those who don’t really care about Facebook, but the filmmakers managed to both craft a compelling narrative and tension. Well worth watching.
Lunchtime in Chicago
At a 3rd Birthday Party
I want…
I want…
Packing tape that looks like brass hinges. Via BoingBoing via Super Punch.
Doctor Who Opening Music
Brian Rimmer has assembled all the Doctor Who opening themes/credits. Superb! My favorite is early Tom Baker….
Not really a surprise that Nolan filmed Batman in Chicago
Chicago Eye
Chicago now has a giant eye gracing the corner of State and Van Buren (Pritzker Park,). This makes my daily commute to and from work much, much more interesting. The sculpture (“Eye”) is by local artist Tony Tasset. My understanding is that each year there will be a new temporary piece in that spot. Public art definitely adds character to a city.