April 25 - May 1, 2022

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Cover Story: Ketanji Brown Jackson

More and more events are happening in Chicago, and we want you to know about the best of the best!

The SportsWise team is talking about Tiger Woods.

HealthWise

Molina Health's Dr. Karen Babos shares insight on detecting and managing high blood pressure.

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court. We share four observances about her career thus far.

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From the Streets

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Inside StreetWise

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The Playground

The life and continuing legacy of White Sox superstar Ron Kittle.

Vendor Donald Morris shares an update after losing his home to a fire.

THIS PAGE: Ketanji Brown Jackson (courtesy photo).

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Compiled by Cora Saddler

A Classic Reborn!

'Of Mice and Men' Join the Joffrey Ballet for its presentation of the world premiere of John Steinbeck’s classic novel “Of Mice and Men” with choreography by Cathy Marston and first-ever original score for ballet by Academy Award-nominated Hollywood composer Thomas Newman, plus a premiere of George Balanchine’s first ballet in America “Serenade” created in 1934 and set to the score

by Peter Tchaikovsky. “Of Mice and Men” is a tender and timeless tale of friendship, perseverance, and sacrifice written during the Great Depression and relevant to our own time. The story follows George Milton and Lennie Small, two drifters looking for work on the farms of Depression-era California. W hen tragedy strikes, the two men’s friendship is put to the test.

The ballet will run April 27-May 8 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. Tickets are $35+. For times, visit joffrey.org .

¡Viva la Revolución!

The Art of Race in Revolutions / La Raza en el arte de las revoluciónes ¡Viva la Libertad! The National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St., hosts the Newberry’s library production of “The Art of Race in Revolutions” led by Delilah Montoya, Chicana photographer, printmaker and installation artist working and living in New Mexico and Texas, and Mia Lopez, curator, writer and educator of contemporary art with specializations in Latinx art, socially engaged artists, and identity politics. The art reflects themes of reinforcement and rebellion against racial hierarchies from the US to South America. The program will be followed by National Endowment for the Humanities (NMMA) staff members and docentguided tours and is part of “¡Viva la Libertad! Forming More Perfect Unions Across Americas,” a series of public programs that bring together scholars, writers and artists to reflect on the struggle for independence in the Americas as well as racial justice and democracy. Free to the public, this in-person event will be 11 a.m.-noon April 30. Register at newberry.org

Inner Workings!

ENTERTAINMENT

Colin Mustful Presents on the King’s Anatomist and Andreas Vesalius On April 27, visit the International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive, to hear Colin Mustful's presentation on The King’s Anatomist and Andreas Vesalius. Vesalius published “De humani corporis fabrica,” a seminal work in the study of human anatomy, in 1543. Centuries later, Ron Blumenfeld wrote his novel “The King’s Anatomist.” Join Mustful, founder and editor of History Through Fiction (an independent press publishing high-quality fiction rooted in historical research) as he explores the challenges of printing and publishing “De humani corporis fabrica” and draws parallels to his own experience as publisher of Blumenfeld’s novel. The event will take place from 6-7 pm, and the museum will stay open till 8 pm. Tickets are $17-$28 at Eventbrite.

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Down the Rabbit Hole!

'Lookingglass Alice' For another fantastical trip down the rabbit hole, join the Lookingglass Theatre, 835 N. Michigan Ave., for a circus-infused adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland.” After a seven-year hiatus, “Lookingglass Alice” returns April 30- July 31.

Lookingglass is an ensemble-based company founded in 1988 by Northwestern University graduates. A nationwide leader in the creation and presentation of cutting edge theatre, it received the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.

Lookingglass also offers summer camps, school programs, and workshop and training sessions to engage and give back to the community. The performance is 90 minutes and tickets are $50. For more information, see lookingglasstheatre.org.

A Bach Fortnight!

Bach: Sacred and Secular Masterworks The Bach Week Festival will feature "Bach: Sacred and Secular Masterworks" on April 29. The program will feature Johann Sebastian Bach's "March for 3 Trumpets and Timpani"; "Cantata 212: Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet "Peasant Cantata"; and "Magnificat." The Bach Week Festival was founded in 1974 to celebrate the genius of the Baroque-era composer. It explores a few 20th century icons as well. The concert will be 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Anderson Chapel, 5149 N. Spaulding Ave., on the campus of North Park University. General tickets are $35 (students $15).

Two more concerts will be May 10 and 12. More information at bachweek.org

A Seat at the Table!

Making Mexican Chicago: Meet the Author Mike Amezcua On April 28, head over to the Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., for a conversation with author of “Making Mexican Chicago” and Assistant Professor of History at Georgetown University Mike Amezcua and Newberry’s Curator of Maps and Director of the Hermon Dunlap Smith Center for the History of Cartography James Akerman.

The conversation will center on Amezcua’s powerful multi-racial account of the history of Chicago that sheds new light on urban inequality and how Windy City working-class communities like Little Village and Pilsen have become postwar Latinx neighborhoods, despite white resistance. Amezcua recounts the diverse strategies used by those communities to fight segregation, economic predation and gentrification. The in-person event will be 6-7 p.m. with a book signing to follow in Ruggles Hall. The event is free to the public, with registration at newberry.org.

Won't You Be My Neighbor!

'Desde Mi Barrio' by the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s Latin Music Program For an evening celebrating the rich and vibrant music of Puerto Rico and other Latinx cultures, join the "Desde Mi Barrio" (From My Neighborhood) concert series presented by the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s Latin Music Project, including local and national musicians. Cuerdas Clasicas, a performing arts not-for-profit, will be featured on April 30. With troubadour and bohemian influences, Cuerdas Clasicas interprets classical and semi-classical melodies with Latinx flare. The concert will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Juan and Gladys Mendez Hall of the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, 2958 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit the youth arts program and community artists.

More info at praachicago.networkforgood.com

Show Resumes!

Lifeline Theatre Resumes Halted 2020 Production of 'Middle Passage' The “Middle Passage,” directed by Lifeline Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan and adapted by Duncan and David Barr III, is back in production from April 25 - June 5 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. After its interruption in 2020, “Middle Passage” will resume its tale of personal growth within one of the darkest periods of American history. Rutherford Calhoun, a newly freed Illinois slave in 1830s New Orleans, finds himself on a slave ship bound for Africa. The play builds on the traditions of African American storytelling and challenges the perception of American identity and issues such as racism, classism, poverty, and the meaning of freedom. “Middle Passage” is based on the National Book Award-winning novel by Charles Johnson. To purchase tickets and see times, visit lifelinetheatre.com. Tickets are $45.

Shop 'til You Drop!

One of a Kind Spring show The 6th annual One of a Kind Show April 29-May 1 at the Merchandise Mart, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, will showcase 300 artists selected by jury from across the U.S. Products for sale will span 20 categories, from fashion to fine arts to homeware, accessories and gourmet goods. There will also be live music, hands-on workshops and the opportunity to meet with the artists. Tickets are $10 at oneofakindshowchicago.com

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Vendors Russell Adams, John Hagan and Donald Morris chat about the world of sports with Executive Assistant Patrick Edwards.

Donald: When I first heard about Tiger signing on to play in the Masters, I was a bit skeptical. I mean, of course I want to see the man play— every time—but I worried.

Still do. As I watched the preMasters discussions, I noticed Tiger limping on the eve of the tournament.

Russ: I caught that as well.

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Donald: Day one, Tiger seemed okay, but I noticed that he quickly got worse. By day three, it was pretty much a wrap for him. But it was really good to see him out there.

John: And continuing to compete at a decent level. It might seem like a small thing when you consider he only completed four days since being out for 14 months… but, then, when we realize he nearly lost his leg and, even, came really close to losing his life, it’s impressive. However, the one thing that always gets me about those with the

means is the lack of sense when it comes to not driving when not able. The reports say there was no alcohol or anything in the post-testing, but we know he has had issues within this department, so it always gets to me. We have ride-share apps or, even, private car— Patrick: Right. He does have the means to have one oncall, right?

John: Agreed.

Russ: See, I’m in the camp that all of those things in Tiger’s past are just that: in the past. I mean, I’ll give him ups for coming back from the car accident and giving his all, but I won’t beat him down for being in an accident. If he is out and about driving under the influence—I mean, more than we know—then, yes, I can’t support that.

However, with all of the racism in this world, those that

simply dislike him just because they’re not him, Tiger remains strong. He’s great for golf. I won’t even lie and say I get excited for any golf tournament other than one that includes: “Tiger is playing.”

Patrick: Hilarious, Russ. I must admit, it’s pretty much the same for me. I’ve had many good times watching golf without Tiger—and used to watch it a ton back in the day with my father—on a random Saturday or Sunday, but nothing will do more to my motivation than knowing Tiger’s around.

Donald: I’m there as well, fellas. With this one, though, my excitement was tamed somewhat with my concern about his legs. Seeing Tiger recently play with his son in that tournament, I can feel the life-after-golf importance of Tiger being healthy not just for the sport of it, but for the life of it.

Patrick: Well said, Don. Rashanah Baldwin

John: Agreed. And let me add that although I can’t let go of the idea of Tiger causing his own problems, I can acknowledge that his situation is educational in the sense of being a positive lesson: Never give up. Always persevere.

Russ: Will you ever forgive him?

John: Perhaps. At the moment, though, I have mixed feelings because the decisions we make have consequences, and we have to pay for them.

And, right now, he’s going through it…but things’re looking up for him.

Russ: A message to Tiger: Young man, keep positive and just do it.

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Detecting and managing high blood pressure

by Dr. Karen Babos

High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer.” It affects adults. By educating yourself on the condition and making lifestyle changes, you can improve your overall health and manage high blood pressure.

For many people, high blood pressure does not show symptoms.

But some may experience: • headaches • shortness of breath • fatigue • confusion • chest pain • pounding in the chest neck or ears due to the condition

Can high blood pressure affect my body?

Yes. High blood pressure that is not under control can lead to a heart attack or stroke. It can also harden arteries, decrease oxygen and reduce blood flow to the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes and may lead to memory problems or dementia.

High blood pressure can be controlled with medication and lifestyle changes. Some changes to think about starting, include: • Check your blood pressure regularly at doctor visits and at home. You may be able to get a free blood pressure monitoring device. It may depend on your medical insurance coverage. For more information, contact your health care provider.

• Quit smoking.

• Eat a healthy diet. Eat more fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains. Eat less foods high in salt, saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. For salt intake, try to eat less than 2,000 mg daily.

• Drink less alcohol.

• Get regular exercise and maintain a healthy weight.

Dr. Karen Babos, D.O., M.B.A., is the Chief Medical Officer for Molina Healthcare of Illinois. Dr. Babos is triple-board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine and palliative care.

HEALTHWISE

It is important to regularly visit your doctor, share your symptoms and monitor your blood pressure at home. A normal blood pressure is 120/80 and below. High blood pressure is when the body has a range higher than 120/80, while at rest.

How can you control high blood pressure?

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KETANJI BROWN JACKSON CONFIRMED AS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE: 4 TALKING POINTS

by Matt Williams / Breaking News Editor / The Contributor

The phrase “in a historic vote” gets thrown around a lot in journalism – and it isn’t always warranted. But shortly after 2 p.m. EDT on April 7, 2022, a Senate roll call confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice – the first Black woman to sit on the bench.

The elevation of Jackson to the Supreme Court will not change the ideological setup of the bench – which would continue to be split 6-3 in favor of conservative justices.

Nonetheless, it is an important landmark in the history of the court – of the 115 justices on the Supreme Court since it was established in 1789, 108 have been white men.

Race featured in Jackson’s confirmation process; so too did attempts to define her “judicial philosophy.” The Conversation has turned to legal scholars to explain the meaning of Jackson’s potential ascension to the court.

1. REALIZING MLK’S ‘DREAM’

COVER STORY

The Senate Judiciary Committee vote moving Jackson’s confirmation toward a final Senate roll call took place on April 4, 2022 – 54 years to the day since Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. The significance of the date was not lost on American University’s Bev-Freda Jackson.

King’s words came up in Jackson’s confirmation hearing.

Republican lawmakers suggested that his vision of an America in which people are judged “not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character” was at odds with critical race theory, a concept much maligned by conservatives that holds that racism is structural in nature rather than expressed solely through personal bias. Their implication: that Jackson believed in critical race theory and therefore rejected King’s vision.

Bev-Freda Jackson argues that this is a distortion. “By recasting anti-racism as the new racism, conservative GOP leaders … use King’s words that advocated for a colorblind

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society as a critical part of their national messaging to advance legislation that bans the teachings of so-called divisive concepts,” she writes.

“Ketanji Brown Jackson is the very dream that King envisioned,” Jackson notes. “But he died before seeing the results of his nonviolent movement for social justice.”

2. ON THE SHOULDERS OF PIONEERS Now confirmed as the next Supreme Court justice, Jackson has broken through the ultimate glass ceiling in terms of legal careers. She did so on the shoulders of pioneering Black female judges.

University of Florida’s Sharon D. Wright Austin notes, even now, “relatively few Black women are judges at the state or federal level,” – which makes the achievement of those who have made it to this level all the more remarkable.

Of the judges highlighted by Austin, there is Judge Jane Bolin, who became the country’s first Black female judge in 1939, serving as a domestic relations judge in New York for almost four decades. Later, in 1961, Constance Baker Motley became the first Black woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court. In all she argued 10 cases before the court, winning nine of them. Meanwhile, Judge Julia Cooper Mack is noted as the first Black woman to sit on a federal appellate court, having been appointed in 1975 and having served 14 years on the bench.

These women are to be celebrated and remembered. As Austin writes, “Representation matters: It is easier for young girls of color to aspire to reach their highest goals when they see others who have done so before them, in the same way that women like Jane Bolin, Constance Baker Motley and Julia Cooper Mack encouraged Ketanji Brown Jackson to reach hers.”

President Joe Biden goes to hug Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as they watch the Senate vote on her confirmation from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, on April 7, 2022 (AP Photo / Susan Walsh).

3. ECHOES OF THE PAST The fact that a Black female Supreme Court justice is long overdue is testament to the slow progress the U.S. has made toward racial – and gender – equality.

Margaret Russell, a constitutional law professor from Santa Clara University, saw signs of this lack of advancement during parts of Jackson’s Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings.

Questions directed at the would-be Supreme Court justice were, according to Russell, tantamount to race-baiting. They also sounded eerily similar to criticisms that then-Supreme Court nominee Thurgood Marshall, the first Black American nominee to the court, faced in his own confirmation hearings in 1967.

Both Jackson, now, and Marshall, then, stood accused by senators of being soft on crime and were asked about how they intended to bring race into their legal decisions. “Are you prejudiced against white people in the South?” Marshall was asked by a known white supremacist senator. Similarly, Jackson was asked during her confirmation hearings if she had a “hidden agenda” to incorporate critical race theory into the legal system.

“I find it striking,” Russell writes, “that race has surfaced in such a major way in these hearings, more than five decades

after Marshall’s nomination. In some respects, there has been progress on racial equity in the U.S., but aspects of these hearings demonstrate that too much remains the same.”

4. WHAT JACKSON WOULD BRING TO THE SUPREME COURT Jackson’s historic achievement of becoming the first Black female Supreme Court justice may distract from the fact she is also eminently qualified to sit on the highest court in her own right.

Alexis Karteron of Rutgers University-Newark notes that the Harvard Law-trained Jackson went on to clerk for Stephen Breyer, the retiring justice she is set to replace. She has served on the U.S. Sentencing Commission as well as acting as both a trial court and appellate judge.

Jackson is also the first former criminal defense attorney to be nominated to the Supreme Court since Marshall. This puts Jackson in a unique position on the bench. Karteron writes that having served as a public defender “will help [Jackson] understand the very real human toll of our criminal justice system. … The criminal justice system takes an enormous toll on both the people in the system and their loved ones. I believe having a Supreme Court justice who is familiar with that is incredibly valuable.”

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Catching up with white sox superstar ron kittle: 'i remember almost all the fans'

by Stella Kapetan

In the White Sox’s more than 100-year history, the 1983 American League Western Division Championship team remains a fan favorite. The chemistry among the players and an exciting postAll-Star break winning streak created a fun, electric atmosphere at Comiskey Park. The city rallied around the slogan Winning Ugly after Texas Rangers manager Doug Rader used the term to insult the team’s playing style. Left-fielder Ron Kittle led the team in RBIs with 100 and lit up Comiskey Park’s exploding scoreboard with 35 season home runs, earning him a spot in the All-Star game and the American League Rookie of the Year Award.

Kittle, now 64, recently spoke with StreetWise about his baseball career, what made the 1983 team so special, his enduring bond with fans and what he’s up to now.

FROM THE STREETS

“We talked to fans,” Kittle said, explaining the team’s popularity.

“The fans related to us.” He recalled a meet-and-greet and autograph signing he did that year in a south suburban mall. “They paid me $500 for two hours. The line was so long they asked me to stay another two hours for an additional $500. I would have done it for free.” He added: “We had a great team. There was no winning [Chicago baseball] team since 1959. We were the first [Chicago] team to draw two million fans. People expected us to win. Everyone wants to be part of a winning team. It was a big positive for the city of Chicago. I think it was refreshing.”

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The 1983 All-Star game at Comiskey Park is his favorite career memory. “My entire family was in town,” he said. “That was the first time my family watched a game together. I was standing with all the players I looked up to as a kid: Brooks Robinson, who was honorary coach; George Brett, Carl Yastrzemski. I knew their stats and who they were. And now I’m standing with them, and it was a damned good feeling.” Cleveland Indians pitcher Rick Sutcliffe, who was standing next to him during player introductions, told him it was the loudest ovation he had ever heard.

Although Kittle last donned a White Sox uniform in 1991, he is still a part of the organization, serving as an Ambassador since 2003.

He speaks at baseball-related and corporate events and can be found at Guaranteed Rate Field a couple of times a homestand visiting the suites of large donors to White Sox Charities and others who request he stop by. He also speaks at charity events like the Salvation Army Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Dinner and to the White Sox Charities Volunteer Corps when they gather for service projects. Visiting hospice care patients has been especially meaningful. “It means more than playing baseball and hitting a home run,” he said. He also does similar events outside his White Sox organization affiliation and can even perform marriage ceremonies as an ordained minister.

“I respect anyone who wants to meet me. If they are willing to ask, I’m willing to do it,” he said.

Another passion is his Ron Kittle Charities. In more than 30 years, he has raised more than $2 million for cancer research and education, inspired by his family’s history with the disease. He said he takes a “hands-on approach. I make the calls, I write the letters and lick stamps, I meet-and-greet and go to hospitals. I pick a certain facility and cause that we are going to donate to.” His Kitty & Friends Cigar Social fundraiser resumes this year after a COVID-19 hiatus and will honor Minnie Minoso’s Hall of Fame induction. The last event honored team owner Jerry Reinsdorf, Harold Baines and Jim Thome. He organizes softball games and motorcycle races and makes sure to include some lower ticket cost events like the $40 breakfast club so all supporters can participate. “I talk to them more than at the expensive events.”

About six hours a day, he is in his shop on the property of his Mokena home, about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, which he shares with his wife, Barb. There he crafts one of-a-kind steel and wood pieces for the White Sox and corporations looking for gifts. He sculpted gifts for Baines and Thome to celebrate their Hall of Fame inductions. He learned his craft working alongside his late father Jim in the Indiana steel mills before he entered professional baseball. “I still take pride in being an ironworker,” he said. His father instilled in him the work ethic he still lives by in everything he does. “My father said, ‘Don’t let anyone ever outwork you. Keep your mouth shut, and do the best you can.’ I’d rather die of a heart attack than have anyone outwork me. I’m a perfectionist in everything I do.”

Kittle is still friends with many 1983 teammates. “You miss the camaraderie,” he said. He talks a couple of times a week with Greg Luzinski and Greg Walker, who live out of state, frequently hears from Tom Paciorek and regularly sees Baines, who is also a White Sox Ambassador. He chats with Tony LaRussa and drops by Jerry Reinsdorf ’s office whenever he is at the game. LaMarr Hoyt died three days before Kittle was to travel to South Carolina in November for a visit. He also mourns the February death of Julio Cruz. “Julio was one of the most genuine people I’ve had a chance to play with.”

Kittle said. “Great heart, loved life and held his friendships very important.”

Kittle would also play with the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles before returning to the White Sox in 1991 for his final season before retiring.

For 40 years Kittle has valued his ties to the White Sox and especially the fans who still often approach him to shake his hand and share their memories of the Winning Ugly team. “I’ve met a lot of people. I remember almost all the fans,” Kittle said.

Follow Ron at ronkittle.com and Ron Kittle's Clubhouse on Facebook.

TOP ROW: Ron Kittle at the 1983 All-Star game.

Kittle Today.

MIDDLE ROW: With Jim Thome and the 9-foot bat Kittle sculpted as a gift to celebrate his Hall of Fame induction. It includes Thome's career highlights.

Sculpture Kittle created for Harold Baines to celebrate his Hall of Fame induction.

Baines has it in the yard of his Maryland home.

BOTTOM: Kittle and Harold Baines at the Kitty & Friends Cigar Social fundraiser for Ron Kittle Charities.

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Vendor Donald: A Special thank you

Donald was victim of a devastating house fire , which he told us about in the March 7 edition. Here is an update from Donald.

I want to thank the alderman, the church people, and the 33rd ward for looking out for me. Thank you StreetWise and the Red Cross for helping me with the motels and other things, the church for your clothing and everything, and people donating to fire disaster survivors that are currently being dealt with.

Hopefully, all of them will be able to go to the Chicago Furniture Bank to get whatever they need for their new apartments. www.streetwise.org

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Hello. Thank you, everybody. This is Donald Morris and I have moved into my new place. Lately, my activity has been visiting the Chicago Furniture Bank, which is an interesting place considering they have all types of donated furniture, some brand new, some donated, but it's real good stuff. Now I've got kitchenware, I've got a bench for my back porch – and it's a swinging bench made of wood. I got a letout chair, I got a couch, I got throw rugs for my living room and dining room. Also, I have a queen bed for my bedroom, and I also have a lampstand for my room. All I need now is art tables and a painter's easel and table. I do have a camera tripod that I can put a Canon camera on; I can take pictures and do some enterprising things like getting pictures of friends and family members. I'm an artist so I can do portraits, I can do artwork, I can do works of art that can be displayed in museums or whatever, but I'm really doing stuff right now and that's basically what I'm getting into.

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four seasons of chicago weather

by StreetWise Vendor John Hagan

In the Winter snow begins to fly it's often cloudy cold and dark

When Winter turns to Spring snow becomes rain trees grow leaves showers bloom into flowers

Then Spring becomes Summer everything becomes bright and hot so much so you can fry an egg on the sidewalk Finally Summer turns to Fall Leaves go from green to orange then fall sky goes from clear to cloudy then it circles back to Winter

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the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the s 1 to 9.

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