Tag Archives: EL

Three Women on a Train

Posted on November 30, 2021 by advicefrommarta

I rode the El yesterday. It was the first time in a while. When I first moved to Chicago and worked downtown, the El was my reading time. It was part of my fantasy life of living in a big … Continue reading →

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Across the Aisle

Posted on October 22, 2019 by advicefrommarta

On Sunday, my husband, teenage daughter and I took the El downtown to the ballet. When we got on a friend I don’t see often was unexpectedly on board and I was excited to chat with her. A few stops … Continue reading →

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Yelling in the Agora

Posted on September 16, 2018 by advicefrommarta

              Last night I slept with the windows open and this morning around 7:30 I was woken up by a man yelling on the sidewalk. He eventually moved into the middle of the busy … Continue reading →

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El Car Pietá

Posted on June 13, 2018 by advicefrommarta

I am on the el in the middle of the afternoon. At the end of the almost empty car, in the part that’s slightly separated, and so perfect for sleeping, is an older African-American man. He is standing up and … Continue reading →

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Heroes and Valentines

Posted on February 15, 2017 by advicefrommarta

Most 21st century parents are big on “consequences.” We talk about the consequences of actions, we try and outdo each other to make sure we are allowing are children to suffer the natural consequences of their actions (don’t ever, ever … Continue reading →

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How We Do It

Posted on May 31, 2016 by advicefrommarta

Our Memorial Day weekend was filled with all the things a summer weekend is supposed to have. We had visits from friends and family, we went to a Cubs game, we went downtown to site see with tourists, we went … Continue reading →

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Suburban Mouse in the City

Posted on March 3, 2014 by advicefrommarta

Once a year my husband and I go see the tax guy in Rogers Park and then have lunch at a restaurant in our old neighborhood of Andersonville. We drive by our old apartment and look for ways the neighborhood … Continue reading →

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