On my way home to Boston at the end of 2004, I flew to Chicago with Don Nichols for my first Christmas in the Windy City. I was quite welcome in his father's home...

...and I have been known to tickle the ivories after a few evening cognacs. Here I play my favorite carol, 'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen'. *

And then we hit the town! understand that this here is the biggest Sears in the midwest. I'd love to see their tools department!

I thought Buckingham Fountain was just peachy. It reminded me of my university days at Oxford. Ah, to be a lad again! *

This is the John Hancock building. Etched into the side is the tallest signature in the solar system.