As the world remembers the 9/11 tragedy today, I think back to those two hours on that Tuesday morning nine years ago when I couldn't find my brother.He worked in the building in the middle of this photo, the one standing behind the shorter building with a similar pointed … [Read more...]
Flight 001 arrives in Chicago
The annual Chicago Air and Water Show dominated the city's lakefront this weekend. While I didn't have time to go out and enjoy it, I did find myself stuck in traffic and got a quick peek and the show.My brother-in-law did go down to the Air and Water Show and on his way … [Read more...]
Dumpling envy
My brother sent me this photo yesterday. He lives in Brooklyn and ran into the Rickshaw Dumpling Truck at Grand Army Plaza over the weekend.I love how they use Chinese revolutionary propaganda posters and catchy slogans, like Who's Your Edamame?The other side of the truck … [Read more...]
Where East is West
I found this ad for Japanese tourism in a 1981 magazine targeted to American airline employees.The guy in the photo really seems to be trying: dressing in yukata, staying at a Japanese inn, and reading Shogun (on my first couple of trips to Asia, I read James Clavell novels … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July to all who celebrate!For the last decade, I've spent the 4th of July in Chicago, my hometown. We usually barbecue, hang out with family, and sometimes go to the fireworks the night before.This year Chicago didn't have fireworks in Grant Park. The city … [Read more...]