Author of Nature in Chicagoland blog/book, They Teach That in College!?, & more books. Nature lover/hiking enthusiast. Writer/Editor/Founder College & Career Pr
Chicago, IL
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Looking for some great places to visit in Chicagoland this summer? If so, check out my new book, Nature in Chicagoland: More Than 120 Fantastic Nature Destinations That You Must Visit (304 pages, 210+ photos, ISBN 978-0-9829210-5-0). You can learn more at tinyurl.com/p2nnxpmj
The “At Peace” Memorial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL, Provides Solace to the Loved Ones of Those Who Died by Suicide
Check out my article for my story about my friend who died by suicide, info on the garden & suicide prevention resources.
tinyurl.com/yjj8atn4
I've posted a new story at my blog.
A really neat urban archaeology site that protects the remanants of the Union Coal, Iron & Transportation Company’s massive iron & steel factory that closed in the 1930s; you can also access the 7-mile I&M Canal Trail.
tinyurl.com/y7zbvcxj
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at noon on Friday in the room set up on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Several members of Gemelli's medical and nursing staff attended the Mass, along with members of the Vatican City State Gendarmerie Corps.
"In his homily, the Pope thanked all the staff—doctors, nurses, and orderlies—for the work they do every day caring for patients in their frailty, and especially for what they have done and continue to do for him," read the statement.
Good news! The # of visitor views to my blog Nature in
Chicagoland reached 125,000. Although this # probably matches the # of views the NYT gets hourly, I’m proud to have reached the milestone. So, on to 150,000... & world domination-or something like that
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Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory is a beautiful spot to take a break from the real world, enjoy the soothing sounds of a waterfall & see Birds of Paradise and other plants that are currently in bloom. Plus, a great #cacti room. tinyurl.com/mbdzmetd
#conservatory #jolietIL
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This is the price of being cocky. Matt LaFleur has absolutely pantsed Ben Johnson today. #beardown
New article on my blog: Riis Park Natural Area (RPNA) Offers Birding, Fishing & Nature Walks on Chicago’s North Side
170 bird species. Sledding is available in the winter. Noted landscape architect Alfred Caldwell designed the RPNA.
@chicagoparks #birding
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Pope Leo XIV has said his doctors have found “a localized nodule” in his lung and will operate in a few days.
Speaking at the Angelus on Sunday, he said the nodule was “detected at a very early stage and is well localized.”
The Pope added that his doctors recommend surgery and that he will follow their advice, with the surgery scheduled for the coming days.
Pope Leo thanked everyone for their spiritual closeness and entrusted himself to our prayers.
“Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, doctors found a localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well localized. The doctors believe surgery is appropriate. Following their advice, I have therefore decided to undergo an operation to remove it. The operation is already scheduled for the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.”
vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/…
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Michigan lost a quiet giant this week.
Margaret Hamilton, who grew up in the Upper Peninsula and graduated from Hancock High School, went on to lead the team that wrote the onboard flight software that put Apollo 11 on the moon. When the guidance computer was overwhelmed in the final seconds of descent, the system she and her team built kept the landing on track.
In 2016, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and across her life she showed generations of women and girls that they belong in science and technology.
From the shores of Lake Superior to the surface of the moon, Margaret Hamilton expanded what we believe is possible. Our thoughts are with her family and all who loved her. May she rest in peace.
nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/…
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Just an absolute legend.
Video via @SixPointSports
I love it when something ugly and industrial is returned to a beautiful natural state. What is now Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area (2200 E. 103rd Street, Chicago 60633) was once an industrial eyesore. But no more. Check out my article to learn more.
tinyurl.com/yckxpc3z
#birding
Had a great time last night seeing @emoenmusic at FitzGerald’s with some good friends. She's an amazing singer, and her band and guest musicians (including Reilly Downes) were fantastic.
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Pope Leo to Artists; “We live in the age of search engines that offer us thousands of instantaneous answers. Yet, no matter how powerful they may be, they merely return what already exists and tend to give us what we already want. In the age of technology and consumerism, the great danger is not only censorship but also homogenization, and not merely imposed silence but the noise that makes it impossible to listen. Art is a different kind of ‘search engine,’ It does not proceed by indexing but by inquiry.”
Yeah! I tried growing four types of corn in my #Chicago North Side backyard this year. Not bad for a first try.
Looking for a great hike this weekend? Fishing? Birding?
If so check out my article, Visit Winding Creek Conservation Area for Spectacular Skies, Great Hiking, Birdwatching & Fishing, to learn more about a great nature spot.
tinyurl.com/ykv4ky6c
@discovermccd #prairies #birds
15 seconds of native prairie bliss at Winding Creek Conservation Area in McHenry County. Look for my story about this great nature spot tomorrow. #nativeplants #prairies #illinois
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Circus Performers, by Walt Kuhn, 1978, 📸 via @marisakabas2
