Babel

CNA Tower of Babel
Originally uploaded by bridgeportseasoning.

The CNA building always stands out like it doesn't belong downtown. It was a clear day and I was on my way to the camera store on South Wabash looking for lenses for the my digital (it's only taken a year but I'm finally getting used to it). Anyway at the angle I was viewing the CNA building looked like bridge raised for ships to pass.

Looks like the Puffer's rumor is a reality. This was confirmed by both my Budweiser rep this morning and the moving of the puffer's softball team to Bernice's Place last week. Dave Puffer was putting up a brave face Friday night, saying that they weren't giving up. But it's a dire situation indeed when your softball team up and leaves you dry.

All I want is a place in the neighborhood to get a decent beer after this weekend.

Rumor Has It.

Al 2
Originally uploaded by bridgeportseasoning.

I just received this in my inbox and it doesn't sound good:

"Puffer's has been "sold", contingent on the new owner attaining a liquor licence (sic). In construction, politically connected; wants to make it a Western Music bar, no live music, no cook-outs, no foreign
beer, is a teetotaler. Has more or less pissed off most of the help so far. Al tried to buy prior to Michael, but his lawyer confirmed to him the impossibility of getting a license.

The "Wages of Fear" is gripping, recommend. Make the most of Puffer's
in the old manner."

I'm taking this with a grain of salt. but if it's true the last day of Puffer's as we know it will be a sad day indeed. And another thing: How can you be a "western music bar" with no live music. That's just fucking stupid!!

Random Neighborhood Shot Of The Day

Jimmy Ethyl 1
Originally uploaded by bridgeportseasoning.

So I was doing laundry this morning as is my usual routine most Thursdays. I've been getting back into the habit of carrying my digital camera with me lately when Jimmy Ethyl came walking past, quacking like a duck. I always wanted to get a shot of Jimmy when he was acting relatively normal, and this seemed like a golden opportunity. I couldn't reach for my camera fast enough and snapped two quick shots.

Why Is Teen Angst So Repetitive?

Young Chicago Authors is hosting its annual "Louder Than A Bomb" competition this week and next. HotHouse hosted one of the rounds yesterday; the question that titles this very post is exactly what I was aking myself when I left for the evening.

Flickritis

Skyline
Originally uploaded by bridgeportseasoning.

I got it bad.