Chicago

'Heading to Chicago later today for a little anniversary getaway. I've been there a couple times before - back when I was looking at colleges, and once for a conference - but I've never really explored the city, and am really looking forward to it. It's essentially the improv capital of the world, and I'm looking forward to seeing what my friends swear is the best improv show ever, TJ and Dave. Also looking forward to hanging out by Lake Michigan, eating good food, exploring the neighborhoods, and just generally the experience of discovering a new place.

On a completely unrelated note, I wanted to tout a film called "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" airing on PBS next week as part of the Independent Lens series. I haven't seen it, so I can't promise it will be good, but the subject it explores, urban wildness, is fascinating to me. The (true) story is about a formerly homeless street musician who discovers a flock of wild parrots, and how they change his life. Something about that just speaks to me.

Ok, off to the windy city. I may decide to unplug for a few days, in which case, you won't hear from me again til Sunday when I'm back. (Shh, shhh...dry your tears. It'll be ok. :))

'Later...