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Three-wheel Roller Skates
From the time he was born, my father’s family expended a lot of energy and resources in a futile attempt to make him into someone else. He was the unwilling scion of an archaic business of the 19th century variety … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood, family, family business, games, industry, job burn out, midlife crisis, nostalgia, photography, photos, PostAweek2011, roller skate, roller skating, three wheel skates, three wheeled roller skates, three wheeled skates, three-wheel roller skates, toys, wacky inventions, work
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The Birthday Gift
For my 15th birthday, my father gave me a camera. It became an obsession. I took it everywhere and watched the world through the viewfinder — a safe place to hide and seek. The images have faded but my memories are clear and sharp. … Continue reading
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Tagged cameras, chicago, dad, Dog House, dogs, family, family pets, Great Dane, old photos, pets, photography, photos, Post-A-Week, postAweek, PostAweek2011
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Blizzard Photos, Chicago, IL – Feb. 1st and 2nd, 2011
I love the snow. We got into bed last night with our window shades raised so we could watch the blizzard. And we weren’t disappointed: lightning, thunder, howling winds, and of course, sheets of the white flakes racing sideways. It was … Continue reading
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