False Spring

Inevitably, in our modern industrialized age, there are a few days every winter where the sun actually makes a token appearance, the snow (and slush) all melts, and temperatures climb into the 50's (F). Today was such a day. We worked late last night (9:30), consequently took a two hour lunch (China Grill), and got a much-needed dose of vitamin D, stumbling around downtown. The lunch wasn't really the plan, feeling sun on our faces was.

I actually met D at her dentist, so I got another mile walk in (she cabbed it). I think 4 miles in all, for me, and 2.5 for her. I managed to squeeze off over 100 photos, here are a few that I've had a chance to look at.

Incident on Randolph Street

hinted at, yet subtle. Pointed to nothing my eye could ascertain. About knee height.

Window on the World

view from the above-mentioned dentist's office. He actually said that on Mondays, he gets to the office at 6:30 am, and suggested we come to look at the sunrise. If my slacker ass can ever get up that early, I'd love to do so. One of the nicer dentists I've met (Dr. Matsumoto). Another shot from his office window is below the fold.

Windy Day Just Like Any Other Day

Lobby of building in the loop. No wind at all today, must have been there for a while.

Trying to disappear

at the China Grill (which actually wasn't very good - my long beans were over-cooked, the black cod had a hint of 'fishyness', ie, wasn't fresh, fried rice was very oily, yadda yadda. Not going to be on my top ten list for 2006)

Triptych

Drink Up
and I did, yet with great moderation....

Angular View Self Portrait
(actually taken last year, during a similar 'must be outside' walk. Just happened to Flickrize it yesterday. Consider it a bonus)