Time for a new look...

So, it's been a very long time since I changed the look and feel of the site. I decided to experiment... thoughts?

Eventually, I'd like to use some of my own photos for the header and background, but for now, I think I'll just try this one.

For those of you that check here from time to time, you can "follow" the blog by tagging it in your blogger account. I've also turned on "Adsense"... we'll see if it stays around or not. With the eclectic mix of posts, who knows what will get added to the page.

View from a Starbucks

Today is the first time I've been to the Starbucks at Academy and Woodmen and been inside. It has a pretty good view. This ranks up there on the list of Starbucks with a view... one of my favorites was in Edinburugh, Scotland... the view is pretty much of the castle. I'll see if I can find a picture and post it.
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Clouds on the mountain

This was the view of Pike's Peak a few days ago. The clouds were rolling in just before a good storm.

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things that are new : throwback

Pepsi just came out with a couple of "new" products. What's funny is that they are actually old style sodas. The first is "Pepsi cola throwback". It is Pepsi made with came sugar. The second is "Mountain Dew throwback". After trying the Pepsi, I'd say it is a big improvement. I'm not a fan of Pepsi, but he they keep this on the market, I'd be more likely to buy it. I give it an 8 out of 10.

pike's peak

The view today

Watchmen hidden in kids book

Sophia got this book as a gift. Looking through it, I discovered something extra in the hidden picture puzzle.

the very best pizza in Chicago

On my recent trip to Chicago, I was able to sample a couple of pizzas. The two I tried were Uno's and Giordano's. I've had them both before, but never back to back. I tried Uno's first. It used to be really good (at least, that's what I remember.) This time, the crust was very dry and over cooked. I was very disappointed. I went to giordano's a couple of days later. It was a world of difference. The crust was perfect. The toppings were great. The quantity was, well, overwhelming. It made three very large meals.

Chicago Skyline

While attending a class in Chicago, I some time to visit the 96th floor of the Hancock tower. This is the view to the south. The building on the left is the new Trump tower and the black building on the right is the Sears Tower. Sunset was amazing and the weather was in the 60's... an real indian summer!!

Some funny looking twins

At the American Girl store in Chicago, there are a number of odd things. One of the "more" odd was this display. It said these two were twins. Either they were switched at birth or mommy has some explaining to do.

Designed for wide loads...

I'd heard that some hospital waiting rooms were installing, "extra wide" chairs for their less healthy patients... I guess these are for those people buying the XXXXXXXL undies at Macy's.