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01

Nov

Vivian Maier - Chicago street photographer

Just got a chance to check this out. Pretty damn rad for a nerd like me. Here’s the blurb from the blogspot heading:

This was created in dedication to the photographer Vivian Maier, a street photographer from the 1950s - 1970s. Vivian’s work was discovered at an auction here in Chicago where she lived for 50 years but was originally a native to France. Her discovered work includes between 30-40,000 mostly medium format negatives. Born February 1, 1926 and deceased on Tuesday, April 21, 2009.

Cannot wait to explore her work and find some more inspiration for my Chicago half-sleeve! Yay!

26

Oct

Bridgeport's Schoenhofen Brewery: 1860-1924

Link to Forgotten Chicago feature…

Prohibition destroyed Chicago’s vibrant brewing scene. Its so depressing. But thats why Doug & Tracy are doing what they’re doing - bringing it back!

“Coffee efficiency” very good chart for job #2!
ilovecharts:

hunsonisgroovy:

All values are approximate, and assume a 16oz. beverage with whipped cream, where applicable.

“Coffee efficiency” very good chart for job #2!

ilovecharts:

hunsonisgroovy:

All values are approximate, and assume a 16oz. beverage with whipped cream, where applicable.

25

Oct

happytastic:

Going back to film. Counting down the days until this beauty arrives. Rawr.

Mmm film. I have been wanting to go back myself. But more than anything I miss the darkroom. The process. Its so theraputic. And so fulfilling. I long to create prints.
Anyone in Chicago know about darkroom access? Are they any co-ops? Do I have take a Lil Street class or something?

happytastic:

Going back to film. Counting down the days until this beauty arrives. Rawr.

Mmm film. I have been wanting to go back myself. But more than anything I miss the darkroom. The process. Its so theraputic. And so fulfilling. I long to create prints.

Anyone in Chicago know about darkroom access? Are they any co-ops? Do I have take a Lil Street class or something?

I got this dress today for $50 at Nordstrom Rack, then randomly found it online at full-price ($200). Booyah!
Now lets see if I can successfully rock the black hi-top Chucks with black tights. Thats another story!

I got this dress today for $50 at Nordstrom Rack, then randomly found it online at full-price ($200). Booyah!

Now lets see if I can successfully rock the black hi-top Chucks with black tights. Thats another story!

22

Oct

The upstairs neighbors' dog is the worst neighbor I've ever had but wait...

Me:
upstairs neighbors f*cking. fast and furious. gross. or maybe just fast. i can hear the bed but nothing else.
Friend:
it's like you live in a bad motel. that allows dogs

Yes, yes it is true

Mom:
Jules, it will have to be a cliche or nobody will like it.
Julia Allison:
But I don't want it to be a cliche! Cliches are lame! Lame is bad! What will the hipsters say??
Max:
The hipsters will hate you no matter what you do.
Julia Allison:
That's true.
i love the rooftop water towers that pepper our Chicago skyline. So old timey.
tomatoallergy:

meanders:

view waiting for the 7 on my way to class last night

pretty

i love the rooftop water towers that pepper our Chicago skyline. So old timey.

tomatoallergy:

meanders:

view waiting for the 7 on my way to class last night

pretty

Sounds awesome!!
me3dia:

Cassette from My Ex: Stories and Soundtracks of Lost Loves, a collection of stories inspired by mixtapes from past relationships, comes out Oct. 27, and I’ve got a story in it!
There will be a book release party at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, on Nov. 9 at 8pm. $5 gets you in the door to hear readings by editor Jason Bitner, Arthur Jones, Kyle Ryan, artist Derek Erdman, and possibly me. :) More info about the book here.

Sounds awesome!!

me3dia:

Cassette from My Ex: Stories and Soundtracks of Lost Loves, a collection of stories inspired by mixtapes from past relationships, comes out Oct. 27, and I’ve got a story in it!

There will be a book release party at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, on Nov. 9 at 8pm. $5 gets you in the door to hear readings by editor Jason Bitner, Arthur Jones, Kyle Ryan, artist Derek Erdman, and possibly me. :) More info about the book here.

20

Oct

“Left vs. Right” from informationisbeautiful.net. Obvs created by a leftist. I <3 this. Click image for detailed view! (Thx @_ninthlife_)

“Left vs. Right” from informationisbeautiful.net. Obvs created by a leftist. I <3 this. Click image for detailed view! (Thx @_ninthlife_)

19

Oct

(via ilovecharts)

(via ilovecharts)

16

Oct

RIP Grandpa

RIP Grandpa