52 Portrait Project Number 44 – Meeting Albert

Albert
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This is from my recent trip to Chicago.  For a number of years, I’ve been going to Chicago several times a year for work and pleasure.  Like a permanent fixture, a man sits near the hotel where I usually stay.  With his gravelly voice he will wish you a good morning, afternoon, etc.

Having typically ignored him each time I had passed, I decided to stop and say hello.  He introduced himself as Albert.  A lifetime resident of Chicago he claimed to be a Packers fan.  (Something makes me suspect he was telling me what he thought I wanted to hear…)  He was proud of being from Chicago and the fact he had been at that spot everyday for years.  His infectious laugh left me smiling.  After a short chat and no less than 6 fist bumps, I parted ways with Albert.  I’m sure he’ll be there on my next visit.

52 Portrait Project Project Number 42 – No words…

Lily Rose
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No words can describe the emotions we feel after the arrival of this little one on Tuesday.  I give you Lily Rose.

52 Portrait Project Number 41 – Feeling it…

Feeling It…
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Wow.  I guess having a new grandchild coming makes one forgetful.  🙂  This is posted quite late.

This is another from Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC.  I stopped at an overlook area and overheard this amazing music.  Here was this little gentleman playing what I later learned was a Chinese violin.  He was clearly enjoying himself while those who had stopped were enjoying his music.