Monthly Archives: July 2013

Review: Club Lucky

Posted on July 30, 2013 by smkelly8

Club Lucky has a retro 1950s look and feel. It’s an Italian restaurant in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. On Friday and Saturday it’s crowded and reservations are a must. We went on Sunday and getting a table is a breeze. (We … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece

Posted on July 27, 2013 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will be announced. 2. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh

Posted on July 22, 2013 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will be announced. 2. … Continue reading →

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Megabus, Where Were You?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by smkelly8

I tried Megabus for my return to Chicago from Champaign, IL. The price seemed good and the bus would get me in an hour before Amtrak. The bus was to leave at 5:15pm. At the bus station I asked the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgic

Posted on July 5, 2013 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will be announced. 2. … Continue reading →

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798 Art Space

Posted on July 5, 2013 by smkelly8

Last week I visited the 798 Art Space in Beijing. I’m proud of myself for getting to this place beyond the subway system using public transportation rather than a taxi. Just take the subway to Dongzhimen and then take bus … Continue reading →

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