You know I love Chicago, it can be annoying how much I do.
As someone new to weather (Ventura CA isn’t known for it’s big weather swings), a rainy day like yesterday is wonderful. Granted, I’m not too worried about local flooding, so I’m lucky.
A light rain, ripples in puddles, drips from leaves, tapping on the window and the roof of the car- I love it all.
Driving home yesterday from work, going from the South Side to the north, I drive along Lake Shore. The sun was brightening the clouds, people were running along lake in the cool, and it was a city that seemed to be coming outside after staying cool in the AC. Small changes show up in large ways here; I love how dynamic this city is.
The city is still working on North Ridge Ave; my street is closed. This sounds terrible, but it’s so quiet! I can sit on the stoop, chat with neighbors as they walk by, drink my coffee and read outside. When it’s not 90 degrees and soupy.