tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54804012012-02-16T08:45:23.764-08:00Expanding on a Digressing MindErwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.comBlogger4071100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-87159923121529594972010-08-16T16:35:00.000-07:002010-08-16T16:38:04.080-07:00

***Originally posted here***Ah, the first post. If you’re a veteran blogger and somehow stumbled across this, I hope you’re relieved that you didn’t waste a mouse-click on an initial post like the typical:“This is a test.”Or this:“Like OMG, I just got myself this blog thing! Now, Internet Diary, tell me WTF do I write about?!”Oh and for the creeps that look through random blogs for naked chick

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228/365: Crepes!, originally uploaded by fatalysis.After having Swedish pancakes the day before, the wife and I decided to try our luck at another thin breakfast food, crepes! The strawberry crepes and cinnamon and brown sugar crepes with bananas worked out well our first go round.

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227/365: Tranquil Sunset, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Motion blur of sunset taking place at Saganashkee Slough.

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226/365: The Z-Pod Has Landed, originally uploaded by fatalysis.The newest pavilion in Millennium Park in Chicago by artist Zaha Hadid. It's only temporary though as it will be taken down at the end of October.

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225/365: My First Flash, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Picked up my first external flash, a Canon Speedlite 430EX II.

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224/365: Saganashkee Sunset, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Sunset at Sanganashkee Slough, part of the Palos Forest Preserve

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223/365: Glass Eye, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Looking down over a glass of water.

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222/365: 200 W. Madison, originally uploaded by fatalysis.The building on Madison and Wells. It doesn't have a nickname so I'll just call it by its address, 200 W. Madison.

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221/365: Wrigley Field, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Road to Wrigley minor league baseball game featuring the Iowa Cubs vs the Las Vegas Area 51s at Wrigley Field. Subtle HDR to bring out the detail in the clouds.From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrigley_Field):Wrigley Field is a baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the

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220/365: Brian Urlacher, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Brian Urlacher at Bears Family Day.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-86236333893698514092009-08-07T18:39:00.003-07:002009-08-07T18:39:39.691-07:00

219/365: Man vs Food, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Adam Richman, the man in Man vs Food, my favorite TV show at the moment.

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218/365: Citicorp Center, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Citigroup Center is a 42 story, 588-foot (180 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. Located at 500 W. Madison (between Clinton and Canal Streets), the structure was designed by the architecture firm Murphy/Jahn in a late modernist style. The building, previously named the Northwestern Atrium Center, was constructed between 1984 and 1987 on

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217/365: Grungy Flower, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Playing around with HDR. Grunge setting in Photomatix Pro.

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216/365: Corn Tortillas, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Homemade corn tortilla shells.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-73095327882941088522009-08-03T18:38:00.000-07:002009-08-07T18:40:25.426-07:00

215/365: Medal, originally uploaded by fatalysis.My medal for finishing the Rock and Roll Chicago half marathon.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-57361945463199761842009-08-02T13:10:00.005-07:002009-08-02T18:41:31.906-07:00

213/365: Rock & Roll Chicago Half Marathon, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Ran the Rock & Roll Chicago Half Marathon, my first half marathon. I stayed pretty relaxed and ran a safe time of 2:34. Can't way to try running a full 26.2 mile marathon next year!

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212/365: Photographing Sunrise, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Photographer catching the rising sun in Chicago.

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212/365: McCormick Place, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Had to go to McCormick Place in Chicago to pick up my race packet for the Rock & Roll Chicago half marathon. Love the grand halls and the amount of light the place lets in.

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211/365: Filters, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Just purchased the Cokin filter system along with a neutral-density and graduated neutral density filters to help with landscape shots.

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210/365: Drops, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Drops of condensation on a carton of Chinese food.

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209/365: Coney Dog, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Ah, one of my favorite variations of the hot dog (and there is a hot dog somewhere in there), the coney dog. It's probably the only good thing that's come out of Michigan; it's also a nice change from the Chicago-style hot dog. The coney dog consists of an all-beef hot dog, diced onions, mustard, steamed bun and chili-flavored ground beef (

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208/365: Steak, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Beef: It's what's for dinner.

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207/365: Sand Dollar, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Early one morning, I drove down to Cannon Beach in Oregon. As I walked along the beach, I noticed that the outward waves left sand dollars all along the shore.

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206/365: Thun Field, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Thun Field in Puyallup, WA overlooking Mount Rainier. The Hangar Inn is a diner located right next to the field. One of my favorite places to go for breakfast whenever we visit.

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205/365: Pre-Anniversary Dinner, originally uploaded by fatalysis.

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204/365: Downtown Seattle at Night, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Downtown Seattle at night taken on the Rizal Bridge in Beacon Hill

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-50888654914585575482009-07-22T18:54:00.000-07:002009-07-26T18:58:16.946-07:00

203/365: Pelindaba Lavender Farm, originally uploaded by fatalysis.

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202/365: Good Morning Seattle, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Sunrise at Kerry Park in Seattle, WA

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201/365: On the Shores of the Puget Sound, originally uploaded by fatalysis.On the shores of the Puget Sound overlooking the Tacoma Narrows Bridge at sunset.

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200/365: Chaps, originally uploaded by fatalysis.

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199/365: Sunset at North Head Lighthouse, originally uploaded by fatalysis.North Head Lighthouse at sunset in Ilwaco, WA.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-55891192188098370052009-07-17T18:51:00.000-07:002009-07-26T18:56:19.226-07:00

198/365: Haystack Rock, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Haystack Rock is a 235-foot (72-meter) tall monolith (or sea stack) on the Oregon coast in the northwestern United States, the third-tallest such structure in the world. A popular tourist destination, the rock is adjacent to the beach and accessible by foot during low tide. Haystack Rock tide pools are home to many intertidal animals,

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197/365: O'Hare Airport, originally uploaded by fatalysis.American Airlines terminal at O'Hare Airport in Chicago, IL - candidate city for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

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196/365: Bicycle on Display, originally uploaded by fatalysis.A bicycle is secured against the railings of a parking structure...or maybe it's street art.

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195/365: Blueberries, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Blueberries at a Farmers Market in Chicago

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194/365: Gorillapod Abstract, originally uploaded by fatalysis.

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193/365: Watermelon of Peace, originally uploaded by fatalysis.When I cut open a watermelon this morning, I was surprised to see what looked like a peace symbol

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192/365: Cascade Falls, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Cascade Falls at Matthiessen State Park

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-60952114761215847702009-07-10T13:07:00.000-07:002009-07-12T13:09:29.143-07:00

191/365: Bacon Weave, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Bacon explosion - part II

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-52360821640127961682009-07-09T13:07:00.000-07:002009-07-12T13:09:15.619-07:00

190/365: Chicago Light Trails, originally uploaded by fatalysis.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-86605952677714133162009-07-08T17:30:00.001-07:002009-07-08T17:30:02.981-07:00

189/365: Good Morning Tinley Park, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Tinley Park (Oak Park) Metra Station at Sunrise.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-10568515815369094352009-07-07T17:29:00.000-07:002009-07-08T17:30:23.704-07:00

188/365: Go West, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Statue at the Chicago Stock Exchange.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-4647268513072815292009-07-06T18:15:00.001-07:002009-07-08T17:30:37.166-07:00

Blue Skies and Architecture, originally uploaded by fatalysis.

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186/365: Chocolate Chip Banana Pancake Batter Muffins, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Was too lazy to deal with flipping chocolate chip banana pancakes, so I decided to turn it into a muffin recipe instead. Turned out pretty well! Just make pancake batter as you normally would and bake it at 400 degrees for 17-20 minutes (until brown). Lightly dusted with powdered sugar afterwards.

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185/365: Organic Fireworks, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Independence Day fireworks celebration at Centennial Park in Tinley Park, IL. How I did it;1) Set camera (on tripod) to manual, bulb setting with lowest possible aperture setting.2) Set lens to manual focus with image out of focus3) When I saw a trail of light going up, I pressed my remote shutter.4) I carefully adjusted the focus ring

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184/365: Taste of Chicago, originally uploaded by fatalysis.(Taken From Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taste_of_Chicago):The Taste of Chicago is the world's largest food festival, held annually for 10 days in Chicago starting Friday before the 4th of July and ending the Sunday after (in the event July 4th is a Saturday, the festival begins on the Friday eight days before). The event is the

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183/365: Colorful, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Washed out colors on wood.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-7089328167804690952009-07-01T16:50:00.000-07:002009-07-05T16:58:48.279-07:00

182/365: Crafty Trellis, originally uploaded by fatalysis.A trellis that my wife made from barbecue skewers for a sweet pea plant she's growing.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-5592970142111577732009-06-30T16:49:00.000-07:002009-07-05T16:58:37.477-07:00

181/365: Beer Amber, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Orange, yellow and amber hues from a nice glass of beer.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-80718365174598980562009-06-29T16:49:00.000-07:002009-07-05T16:58:23.906-07:00

180/365: Power, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Power button on my laptop.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-11707779043492247732009-06-28T16:49:00.000-07:002009-07-05T16:58:08.764-07:00

179/365: Sausage Fest, originally uploaded by fatalysis.A couple Italian sausages for dinner along with fixings - mustard, Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, sport peppers, grilled onions and baked potato chips on the side.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-86630180754545524592009-06-27T16:48:00.000-07:002009-07-05T16:57:55.285-07:00

177/365: Critical Mass Bike Ride, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Took part in my first Critical Mass bike ride. Lots of fun riding through the city and causing traffic! An angry driver and his passenger actually got out of their car which caused nearby bikers to band together and surround the car like a swarm of bees. Outnumbered, the driver got back in his car and waited it out.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-62185588437673452812009-06-26T16:48:00.000-07:002009-07-05T16:57:42.666-07:00

178/365: Good Morning Chicago, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Sunrise at North Street Beach in Chicago.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-22616270467601533242009-06-25T16:47:00.000-07:002009-07-05T16:57:22.695-07:00

176/365: Almost Fatal Mistake, originally uploaded by fatalysis.I lost my wedding band...for awhile. During my softball game, my band slipped off my finger as I went to catch a fly ball. I wasn't able to stop the game to find it so I had to wait until the game was over. Right after the game ended, my teammates went back out onto the field to help me find it. Luckily (for me) one of them did!

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175/365: Fruity, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Strawberries, melon, blueberries, grapes oh my!

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-88799874164248469352009-06-23T16:47:00.000-07:002009-07-05T16:56:48.410-07:00

174/365: Fire, Camera, Action, originally uploaded by fatalysis.An electrical fire a few blocks from where I live.

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173/365: The Muppets Bench, originally uploaded by fatalysis.From the Village of Tinley Park's website (http://www.tinleypark.org/tourism/art_culture/activities/benches/content.asp):For the sixth season, the Village of Tinley Park's Main Street Commission is proud to feature Benches On The Avenue, an exciting public art project in downtown Tinley Park. This program has been a huge success in

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172/365: Engine, originally uploaded by fatalysis.On the way home from a friend's get together, I smelled something burning. Next thing we knew smoke was coming out from under the hood. Luckily we were able to drive the car to a nearby gas station where an off duty mechanic was able to help us out. The cause - broken timing belt and an air compressor issue.

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171/365: Bacon Explosion, originally uploaded by fatalysis.What to do on a rainy day before a friend's birthday celebration? Make a bacon explosion!

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170/365: Rainbow, originally uploaded by fatalysis.The heavy rain lightened up, and the sun broke through the dark gray skies which resulted in this rainbow forming.

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169/365: Heart Rate Monitor, originally uploaded by fatalysis.To anyone who's trying to be active and doesn't have one of these, go get one - a heart rate monitor. It's a good way to find out how to get the most out of your workouts.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-21764243950675953362009-06-17T16:44:00.000-07:002009-07-05T16:55:08.826-07:00

168/365: Margarita, originally uploaded by fatalysis.After a long day's work, sometimes you just need to veg out and chill over some real Mexican food and a margarita. Haven't had one of these things in awhile. This 42 oz strawberry margarita at Burrito Jalisco in Tinley Park was tasty and refreshing.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-26414833811754732402009-06-16T16:43:00.000-07:002009-07-05T16:52:15.282-07:00

167/365: My New Work Area, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Due to some new hires, our department did a little shuffling and I moved a few desks over. After putting away files and stacks of paperwork in my new storage space, my new work area was definitely picture worthy - all that countertop space you see will disappear when the paperwork reappears again.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-40943007179161765212009-06-15T20:56:00.001-07:002009-06-15T20:56:07.547-07:00

166/365: Just Chillin, originally uploaded by fatalysis.It's Monday night....time for WWE Monday Night Raw.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-80841903626278611702009-06-14T20:55:00.000-07:002009-06-15T20:56:29.912-07:00

165/365: Growing Old Together, originally uploaded by fatalysis.I'm not much for taking candids, but I saw this couple sitting on a bench staring out into a pond having a nice time together in each other's company.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-53561952867938777932009-06-13T09:24:00.000-07:002009-06-14T09:25:54.443-07:00

164/365: Chicago Cares, originally uploaded by fatalysis.The Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon is the largest day of community service in Chicago, and this is my 5th year participating. We painted the lockers and classrooms of Bowden High School on the south side. Had a great time!

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-64039525820265575072009-06-12T20:29:00.001-07:002009-06-12T20:29:15.163-07:00

163/365: Man Vs Hot Doug's, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Okay, I'll be honest - the eight sausages that you see before me aren't all mine...only five of them:1) The Kiera Knightley, a red hot2) The Salma Hayek, andouille sausage3) The Marty Allen (who is this guy?), thuringer4) Smoked Debriziner with Bacon Garlic Mayonnaise and Smoked Gouda Cheese5) Rattlesnake Sausage with Cocoa Cardona

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-47927777714957256882009-06-11T20:11:00.001-07:002009-06-11T20:11:42.740-07:00

162/365: Chinese Lamp, originally uploaded by fatalysis.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-37168333191979587072009-06-10T18:36:00.001-07:002009-06-10T18:36:21.894-07:00

161/365: Turtle the Cat, originally uploaded by fatalysis.My brown and black fuzzy

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-67609498993698659922009-06-09T19:53:00.005-07:002009-06-09T19:53:41.821-07:00

160/365: Flash Drive, originally uploaded by fatalysis.As much as working from home really sucks, it is nice to put everything on a flash drive so I don't have to bring any paperwork with me.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-11987717858433568192009-06-08T19:53:00.000-07:002009-06-09T19:55:13.269-07:00

159/365: Clouds, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Huge clouds

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-1955324521876529502009-06-07T19:53:00.000-07:002009-06-09T19:55:02.746-07:00

158/365: Condensation, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Condensation on a cup of ice water with a lemon

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-72644228675414820692009-06-06T16:57:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:05:40.360-07:00

157/365: Geese, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Went fishing today. Didn't catch any fish (not even a nibble), but I did manage to catch this shot of a family of geese floating on the lake together

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-49707180858660774882009-06-05T16:57:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:05:30.242-07:00

156/365: Tinley Park, originally uploaded by fatalysis.I moved to Tinley Park last September. It was a little bit of an adjustment from living in the city to the south suburbs, but I can honestly say I don't mind living here. Tinley has everything you can think of within just minutes of you. And you have photographic opportunities to take shots like this one at Centennial Park.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-84482411324286440372009-06-04T16:54:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:05:18.707-07:00

154/365: Oversized Load, originally uploaded by fatalysis.There's only two seasons in Chicago - winter and construction. Glad winter's over.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-72088483522682340912009-06-03T16:56:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:05:05.454-07:00

155/365: Gorillapod Quick Release Plate, originally uploaded by fatalysis.I learned a photography lesson - when transferring camera contents from one bag to another, make sure to completely empty out the bag you don't plan on using. I didn't realize I had forgotten the quick release plate for my tripod head until I had my first shot set up. Luckily, I had my Joby Gorillapod in my bag and was able

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-50464954623242422162009-06-02T16:53:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:04:51.824-07:00

153/365: As Seen on TV..., originally uploaded by fatalysis.My crowded wardrobe consists of 3 types of shirts:1) button up dress shirts for work2) dri-fit shirts for doing active things3) wrestling t-shirts (because wrasslin's still real to me dammit)Time to make space and get organized. These closet hangers really work!

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-23202224870069156402009-06-01T16:52:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:04:39.357-07:00

152/365: Awww, Rats!, originally uploaded by fatalysis.We have fuzzies (our two cats), fishies (a bunch), and now furries - 3 rats. Now that school's out, my teacher wife brought her classroom rats home so she can take care of them for the summer.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-80919830852987109712009-05-31T16:39:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:04:28.135-07:00

151/365: Centennial Park, originally uploaded by fatalysis.I moved to Tinley Park in Chicago back in September and was always curious where people in the area went fishing because there are a bunch of places that sell bait nearby. Little did I know that one of the fishing spots its only a few blocks away from me at Centennial Park. Can't wait to go fishing!

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-14709268780281442402009-05-30T16:39:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:04:16.695-07:00

150/365: Refreshing, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Polar Bear at the Lincoln Park Zoo

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-71784494127027834392009-05-29T16:38:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:03:59.840-07:00

149/365: Silly Caddie, originally uploaded by fatalysis. Cathy acting goofy before watching the movie "Up". The movie was good, probably the first Pixar film meant for adults as much as for kids. Dealt with serious themes that adults would get right away but put in a simple way that kids could enjoy.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-34858850224034945292009-05-28T16:38:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:03:46.056-07:00

148/365: Play Ball!, originally uploaded by fatalysis.The weather in Chicago is warming up nicely and that means softball in Grant Park!

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-30872370813887654572009-05-27T16:37:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:03:33.418-07:00

147/365: Sleeping Bags Abstract, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Orange and blue sleeping bags

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-46019348711557370272009-05-26T16:35:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:03:20.127-07:00

146/365: Chocolate, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Yummy!

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-35549079196319554602009-05-25T16:34:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:03:04.005-07:00

145/365: My First Pastie, originally uploaded by fatalysis.My first pastie, a beef and rutabega one, from Colonel K's Pasties in Menomenee, Michigan. Pasties are typically meat and potato filled pies and are really only available in the Michigan UP. My first one was so good I took a frozen one to go to heat up at home.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-82784257355297025552009-05-24T16:34:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:02:50.245-07:00

144/365: S'more Cake 2009, originally uploaded by fatalysis.A true campfire breakfast - pancake with a roasted marshmallow, piece of chocolate (we ran out of Hershey's bars) and a piece of bacon (new for 2009) all on a pancake.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-59651334268581227582009-05-23T16:33:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:02:34.473-07:00

143/365: Sunset at 12-Mile Beach, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-46648287905035992472009-05-22T16:33:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:02:22.000-07:00

142/365: Ready to Camp, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Car loaded and ready to go for some hiking and camping Memorial Day weekend

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-54046195493197233132009-05-21T16:33:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:02:07.383-07:00

141/365: Cat Scratcher, originally uploaded by fatalysis.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-70182345289849254892009-05-20T16:32:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:01:39.044-07:00

140/365: Whitey's Dairy Palace, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Late night walk for ice cream at Whitey's Dairy Palace in Tinley Park.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-63617471503122494322009-05-19T16:32:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:01:22.955-07:00

139/365: Metal Abstract, originally uploaded by fatalysis.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-60716687687030716682009-05-18T16:31:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:01:06.047-07:00

138/365: Lines and Shadows, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Shadows and lines at a parking lot

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-87637055660190405392009-05-17T16:31:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:00:45.243-07:00

137/365: WWE Judgement Day, originally uploaded by fatalysis.WWE in town for Judgement Day, one of its monthly pay-per-views

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-72259356876243344772009-05-16T16:25:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:00:24.344-07:00

136/365: Ladybug, originally uploaded by fatalysis.At Mathiessen State Park

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-47384628850710221812009-05-15T16:25:00.000-07:002009-06-07T17:00:06.148-07:00

135/365: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, originally uploaded by fatalysis.One too many beers makes everything blurry.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-73604474505687034392009-05-14T16:23:00.000-07:002009-06-07T16:59:48.914-07:00

134/365: Daley Plaza Farmer's Market, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Farmer's Market in the Chicago Loop takes place every Thursday at Daley Plaza

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-66169988408016124442009-05-13T16:23:00.000-07:002009-06-07T16:59:30.331-07:00

133/365: Luby's Pub and Steakhouse, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Had dinner at this restaurant across the street from the Tinley Park - Oak Park Avenue Metra stop. The food was good (their ribs are pretty popular), definitely save room for dessert and order the tiramisu.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-83299879173942562162009-05-12T16:21:00.000-07:002009-06-07T16:58:58.201-07:00

132/365: Black Bars, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Black bars that make up a bench along Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-37914162080689132602009-05-11T19:24:00.001-07:002009-05-11T19:24:13.272-07:00

131/365: Urban Shadows, originally uploaded by fatalysis.I pass by the same building on my normal route to the train station. I never noticed the shadow figures of people waiting for the El before until today when I decided to look up and pay attention to what was above me.

Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16121988136781426323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480401.post-19162890206367805152009-05-10T17:52:00.001-07:002009-05-10T17:52:53.917-07:00

130/365: Happy Mother's Day!, originally uploaded by fatalysis.Took my mom out to the Chicago Botanic Garden for Mother's Day

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