June 20, 20179 yr Nah, I'm sure the artists who created the leg sculptures was making a point about how the world of adults looks to small children and, by extension, trying to remind us adults just how small we are in the macroverse. Me, I lean more toward ugly a** art that no one with any sense would ever buy, so, therefore, this was commissioned by city government to reward the second cousin of a nephew who's mother was once married to a member of the city council.I actually like the ugly brown things. It's not that I would call them beautiful in an aesthetically pleasing way, but they are provocative, and I find a truth to them, in how people in the city tend to walk around, busy, clumped, but not really seeing one another. When I'm on the street, I make a point to try and make eye contact with everyone I pass and either smile at or greet in some fashion. I am always amazed at how many people either never notice anyone around them or purposefully look away. Is this a societal 'problem?' Can't say. But that is my observation.
June 20, 20179 yr Author I hear Chicago also hosts a big band conference in December. Cementing its reputation as the windy city, i think.But yeah, perhaps i could offer up a friendly ammendment to the game thread intro to include ChiTown amongst its assets. (something like "if not for the coorage of ChiTownTwinsFan, Chicago would be lost")If we only had a wheel barrow, that would be something. It's more accurate to call Chicago the Woodwindy City.
June 20, 20179 yr I actually like the ugly brown things. It's not that I would call them beautiful in an aesthetically pleasing way, but they are provocative, and I find a truth to them, in how people in the city tend to walk around, busy, clumped, but not really seeing one another. When I'm on the street, I make a point to try and make eye contact with everyone I pass and either smile at or greet in some fashion. I am always amazed at how many people either never notice anyone around them or purposefully look away. Is this a societal 'problem?' Can't say. But that is my observation. That's not a chicago thing, it is a US thing! * I don't get it. Relax, interact, enjoy life! *the heads down, don't make eye contact / interact with other humans thing.
June 20, 20179 yr I actually like the ugly brown things. It's not that I would call them beautiful in an aesthetically pleasing way, but they are provocative, and I find a truth to them, in how people in the city tend to walk around, busy, clumped, but not really seeing one another. When I'm on the street, I make a point to try and make eye contact with everyone I pass and either smile at or greet in some fashion. I am always amazed at how many people either never notice anyone around them or purposefully look away. Is this a societal 'problem?' Can't say. But that is my observation.You realize in a big city that kind of behavior is "weird" while in a small town it's considered "normal." Amazing how the context in which one lives influences the way one thinks, acts and perceives.
June 20, 20179 yr I actually like the ugly brown things. It's not that I would call them beautiful in an aesthetically pleasing way, but they are provocative, and I find a truth to them, in how people in the city tend to walk around, busy, clumped, but not really seeing one another. When I'm on the street, I make a point to try and make eye contact with everyone I pass and either smile at or greet in some fashion. I am always amazed at how many people either never notice anyone around them or purposefully look away. Is this a societal 'problem?' Can't say. But that is my observation.The artist anticipated smart phones and ear buds?
June 20, 20179 yr Author Business trip to ChiTown a few weeks ago. Sorry... but not going back there ever again would be too soon. Not that the food wasn't good (the oldest Italian restaurant in Chicago has awesome Osso Bucco btw), but I'll go back to NYC and that zoo before I willingly head back to the windy city. Think my left eye is still twitching after the last trip Chicago isn't so bad... unless you are driving in it. My Garmin lady voice says... "Warning... Warning... You are about to enter Chicago... take the next exit and go around the City". "Warning... Warning... You are about to enter Chicago... I am going to recalculate constantly until you sell your car".
June 20, 20179 yr A considerable accomplishment.If two campfires burn out in the wood (windy or no) and no one is there to douse them, are they considered cocindered? Edited June 20, 20179 yr by sampleSizeOfOne
June 20, 20179 yr Too far away from Target Field, imo. But when you do come to town for a game, stop by my condo or loft near the Field for pre-game libations.OK, I will!
June 20, 20179 yr Nah, I'm sure the artists who created the leg sculptures was making a point about how the world of adults looks to small children and, by extension, trying to remind us adults just how small we are in the macroverse. Me, I lean more toward ugly a** art that no one with any sense would ever buy, so, therefore, this was commissioned by city government to reward the second cousin of a nephew who's mother was once married to a member of the city council.So that's the symbology of them, eh? Thanks for the explanation/interpretation!
June 20, 20179 yr Portland reminds of Minneapolis but it seems like everybody has a dog. Nice place. I also love hiking in the mountains and stuff. hence, Portland.
June 20, 20179 yr Portland reminds of Minneapolis but it seems like everybody has a dog. Nice place. I also love hiking in the mountains and stuff. hence, Portland. I think of Portland as 2/3 Minneapolis and 1/3 Bay Area. I've lived both places and loved both places, so it's no surprise that I love Portland. I've been told that Portland was settled more by Easterners in comparison to Seattle by Midwesterners, but I sure don't see much Boston or New York in the people here.
June 20, 20179 yr Hoping for a win tonight! I read somewhere, likely in one of the threads here, that this season Santana has often followed a not so good start with a great one. Here is me hoping for a win tonight!
June 20, 20179 yr Phone conversation with spinowner: Spin: Hey, Chi ... will be heading to the game tonight ... what time should I stop by? Chi: Anytime ... just allow enough time to get to the game! Spin: Great! I don't have your address ... Chi: No worries, I'll text it to you when you hang up. Spin: Okay ... see you soon! Spin: <waits for text> Spin: <continues to wait for text> Spin: <still waiting for text> Spin: Hmmm ... <calls Chi> Beeeeeeep: I'm sorry. The number you are trying to reach has been disconnected. No further information is available.
June 20, 20179 yr portland is terrific but traffic has become unbearable over the last 20 years, transforming working at home from luxury to near necessity. also, no mlb on the horizon in p-town -- not even aaa or aa (class-a in suburban hillsboro). but some very competitive adult baseball leagues that include lots of former college and pro players ...
June 20, 20179 yr I think of Portland as 2/3 Minneapolis and 1/3 Bay Area. I've lived both places and loved both places, so it's no surprise that I love Portland. I've been told that Portland was settled more by Easterners in comparison to Seattle by Midwesterners, but I sure don't see much Boston or New York in the people here. Agreed, I don't see much NY/NJ in the people at all. Also agreed, very similar to Mpls, but with more hippy, so your mix sounds about right to me.
June 20, 20179 yr portland is terrific but traffic has become unbearable over the last 20 years, transforming working at home from luxury to near necessity. also, no mlb on the horizon in p-town -- not even aaa or aa (class-a in suburban hillsboro). but some very competitive adult baseball leagues that include lots of former college and pro players ... traffic is terrible. We moved from hillsboro to the city this year, now I get to walk to stuff a lot. So, in many ways it is better for us now.
June 20, 20179 yr Portland reminds of Minneapolis but it seems like everybody has a dog. Nice place. I also love hiking in the mountains and stuff. hence, Portland. My wife and I always say we are the only ones w/o a dog, and that I am nearly the only guy w/o a beard.
June 20, 20179 yr O yeah... Today is Tuesday. There is softball. A double header, no less. Maybe i'll get a hit. Also promised to drive. a friend into get his brass instrument fixed (he didn't specify...) and after that, a birthday dinn er if i don't run too late. I bet i been around here long enough there is sufficient body of work that you can imitate my particular quality of inanity... Do so with my blessing.
June 20, 20179 yr portland is terrific but traffic has become unbearable over the last 20 years, transforming working at home from luxury to near necessity. also, no mlb on the horizon in p-town -- not even aaa or aa (class-a in suburban hillsboro). but some very competitive adult baseball leagues that include lots of former college and pro players ... It's all in where you live and work. I live a mile from campus, so a 20 minute walk when the weather is decent or a 5 minute drive when it's not. Agreed about missing baseball, but it's kind of nice not to have a die-hard local following rooting against the Twins. Many locals are Mariners' fans, but few are intense and many follow their childhood clubs from wherever. I've spent most of my adult life rooting against the local teams where I've lived. It gets old.
June 20, 20179 yr My wife and I always say we are the only ones w/o a dog, and that I am nearly the only guy w/o a beard.Sounds like I should move. What's the cost of living like compared to Minneapolis?
June 20, 20179 yr I actually like the ugly brown things. It's not that I would call them beautiful in an aesthetically pleasing way, but they are provocative, and I find a truth to them, in how people in the city tend to walk around, busy, clumped, but not really seeing one another. When I'm on the street, I make a point to try and make eye contact with everyone I pass and either smile at or greet in some fashion. I am always amazed at how many people either never notice anyone around them or purposefully look away. Is this a societal 'problem?' Can't say. But that is my observation.The last Chicago guy I looked in the eye gave me a belligerent "What are you looking at a$$hole." That was my brother. Experts say you should never look a mad dog or a Chicagoan in the eye as they consider a direct look a challenge. Even the guys in the toll booths scowled at me when I said "Hi, how's the wife and kids? Got change for a hundred?"
June 20, 20179 yr Sounds like I should move. What's the cost of living like compared to Minneapolis? HIGH. VERY HIGH. though if you lived outside town, it might be ok.
June 20, 20179 yr HIGH. VERY HIGH. though if you lived outside town, it might be ok. Dude! Highness is a state of mind.
June 20, 20179 yr O yeah...Today is Tuesday. There is softball. A double header, no less.Maybe i'll get a hit.Also promised to drive. a friend into get his brass instrument fixed (he didn't specify...) and after that, a birthday dinn er if i don't run too late. I bet i been around here long enough there is sufficient body of work that you can imitate my particular quality of inanity...Do so with my blessing.We got it.....enjoy.
June 20, 20179 yr Dude! Highness is a state of mind.Is there a King of Portland or is Marijuana legal?
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