Gentrification is an ongoing fact of life in Chicago that's too complicated for me to tackle here.  But I will say that on this walk, that fact presented itself in an obvious way.  This sign above, for me, says a lot: the area between Irving Park (4000 North) and Lawrence (4800 North) is generally referred … Continue reading Broadway Avenue, Chicago – Part 2 – Uptown/Buena Park →

I thought I'd breathe some life into the blog with some personal-experience writing.  Not like a "birth of my child"-type thing, and not a fire-breathing post about racism or libertarianism.  Just a 5-mile walk on a rainy day - or the first mile or so at least. Just what might seem like a very boring … Continue reading Broadway Avenue, Chicago – Part 1 – Introduction and Lakeview →