chicago '08

this is the view from our bedroom window. the building in the back is a synagogue. there are cherry and pear trees, raspberry and cranberry bushes, and herbs growing out there.

the landlords, Abe and Zoia, have lived here since they came from poland in the 60's. they live on the second floor, and we're on the first. they're incredibly helpful. Abe coached Hugsband in building me a pole for my birdfeeders. he told us not to buy anything because he can find anything we need for the house on the street. "you can't believe what these people is throwing aways." Abe raises show pigeons in a coop off of the garage.

the neighborhood is great too. we can walk to cafes, a pub, the post office, a pharmacy, and a huge park. the park has an osprey nesting program. we thought they were eagles at first.

Hugsband had a job interview last tuesday and has another on thursday of this week. he started decorating his screening room. we bought "chocolate" paint for that room. I can't think of a better color for him.