Jason loves Chicago!

Our friend Jason was in town again this weekend, and fun ensued as usual.  On Saturday we had lunch with his High School chum Elliot Bowles.  For those who don't know, Elliot is the chef of his eponymous restaurant Graham Elliot.  We had lunch with he and his lady friend before heading to the Museum of Science and Industry to get our learn on.  Later that night we headed to Graham Elliot for dinner.  This was our second time there and it has not disappointed thus far.  The food and atmosphere are both top notch.  

Jason and Elliot

Merchandise Mart and the Sears Tower sportin' the Christmas Colors

Model Train set up at the Museum of Science and Industry

I'm on a roll....

Another photo was published yesterday!

http://chicagoist.com/2008/10/08/extra_extra_325.php

Eat more fish

The little lady and I are trying to eat a greater percentage of vegetarian and fish dishes (we already were for the most part). We aren't cutting out red meat by any means, but simply cutting back. Being a big ol bleedin' heart blah, blah, whatever, I have concerns about fish farms, etc. We almost always buy from Whole Foods so I don't worry as much, but it's still something in the back of my mind. That's why I was excited when I found this handy dandy pocket guide. Shedd Aquarium created this guide to help consumers make good fish type choices as far as the environment is concerned. It's called the Right Bite Card. It separates different fish types into three columns based on the fisheries and fish farms that are healthier for ocean wildlife and the environment.

Maybe I'm just a big dork but I feel better about my purchases after being able to reference this list. Feel free to check it out if you are a big tree hugger like us.

The Michigan Economy

Oh, Michigan. Such a beautiful state. And yet, such a horrific economy. I just read this article about a Chicago woman who just bought a house in Michigan off of Ebay. For $1.75. Even I could afford that.

With a winning bid of just $1.75, a Chicago woman is getting an abandoned home in Saginaw, Mich.

The Saginaw News reports 30-year-old Joanne Smith recently was the top bidder for the home during an auction on eBay. Her bid was one of eight for the home, which she says she plans to sell.

Smith says she hasn't seen the property or visited Saginaw. The newspaper says she also must pay about $850 in back taxes and cleanup costs.

--Associated Press


The good news is, you can get a vacation home for less than lunch!

Hitler hates the Cardinals too.

Check it, y'all.

Damian is a published photographer!