A Winter-Grizzled Tree

I despise winters in Chicago.  It was just November when we had a sudden frigid spell, and even though it warmed up, relatively speaking, snow fell periodically from then through December.  That said, there is a certain curiosity and beauty to our whether, which I try to capture now and then.

Sydney Opera House at Chicago O'Hare

Sydney Opera House, Australia

Australian school children run up to the SOH, designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon. Photograph by Annie Griffiths.

I just love the composition of Griffiths' photograph, as if she (we) were a parent trailing her (our) little one closely by.  The Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Taj Mahal, India at Chicago O'Hare

Taj Mahal, India

A watery moat reflects the giant white marble domes of India's Taj Mahal. Photography by Bob Krist.

At Chicago O'Hare, as I waited to board the Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul, Turkey, then to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, I saw an exhibit of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  I was quite taken by these photographs.

Christmas Trappings along Chicago O'Hare

It was Friday evening, January 2nd, and Karen, Eva and I were en route to Chicago O'Hare.  I secured a major contract with a Saudi Arabian company, but while I looked forward to getting us back on track financially, I dreaded being away from my wife and daughter.  Ah, this will be time-limited, and I plan on us doing some exciting things this year.   

And along the highway to the airport were still the festive trappings of Christmas.    

Afghani channels his Bruce Lee inner self

An Afghani man has a striking resemblance to Bruce Lee, in both looks and moves.

German court does not bring glad tidings

Wise men from the highest German court do not bring glad tidings for three million small-medium family businesses.

Hit tech in Asia isn't so high tech

From Flappy Bird, to Yo-Kai Watch and Selfie Stick, the hit tech in Asia wasn't so high tech.