Category Archives: Illinois

In 1959, a fan of Superman began collecting … everything. Much of it is on display in a small museum in downtown Metropolis. Artifacts used in various movies and TV shows are mixed with toys and advertisements and clothing items … Continue reading →

Metropolis is a tired town on the Ohio River floodplain. Its one significant claim to fame is that it shares a name with the fictional city of Metropolis in Superman comic books. DC Comics and the state of Illinois have … Continue reading →

I was off again on a Sunday morning to another conference, this time in San Diego. Five of us headed out early to do some sightseeing. Our flight left around 8:40, so we had to get to Midway Airport by … Continue reading →

When a friend who also happens to be a professional photographer asked if I would be interested in having him take some photos of the chair, I not only said yes, I gave him total freedom to pick the location. … Continue reading →

I am unable to account for what follows except to say that I am both easily bored and easily amused. For the sixth year in a row, we ventured to downtown Chicago with friends to see the Christmas sights. I’ll … Continue reading →