Monthly Archives: August 2010

Lunch Breaks

Been having Tokuko meet me downtown for lunch a couple times this past week as I’ve been doing some things at the Loop campus. Lots to see from three story eyeballs to cosplay kids. Here’s a taste:

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Sequoia’s Bike Ride

We just bought Tokuko a “new” used bike which opens up a lot of possibilities for our weekends in this very bike-friendly city. It also opens up some for Sequoia, who we rigged to the back of her bike. She … Continue reading

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Chicago Does Japan

We’ve been seeking out Japanese experiences in Chicago, with mixed results. Unlike California where cities are divided into different flavors of Asian camps, mostly that doesn’t happen in Chicago. Rather, you get neighborhoods known for European nationalities: German, Polish, Ukrainean… … Continue reading

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The Beast That Ate Chicago

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American Excess

Glad to join Tokuko for her first hot dog stand wiener ever (in America).

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Last Day Before Work Begins

Relaxing with a gob of other Chicagoans at the Wicker Park Fest in Bucktown the day before my first day of work.

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