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Poking Around

Thursday, I went to the Smart Museum, the Spertus Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Photography and the Harold Washington Public Library - because it's really big. I suppose these things, while in the tour book, are a little off the beaten path. My friend Joe who grew up here hadn't even heard of the first three. None of it was extraordinary, but all very interesting. I'm glad I am taking the time to see a little more of the city. It was cool to be in the University of Chicago area, and I really liked a couple paintings they had at the Smart Museum. The children's area in the Spertus was very cool, and I got to see a picture of the boat Exodus at the end of the Holocaust exhibit, for those who know what that is. The Vietnam photo exhibit at MOCP was very interesting and enlightening.

I also ate lunch at a place called the Firehouse and dinner at Grace O'Malleys (for those who know the significance of that). Most importantly, I not only attended, but borrowed a guitar and played at an open mike at a place called Gourmand Coffeehouse. I'm really glad I squeezed in playing out. It meant a lot to me. The place was cool and the crowd decent. It was a good experience.

Now though, I am running late for my last night at work. Just wanted to get in a few words.