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Three Things

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

Three things: exploring, digging and watching.

At the Edge of the World: Navy Pier, Chicago

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

Chicago’s Navy Pier is a happening place in summer. Warm summer breezes straight off Lake Michigan, ice cream stands, Ferris wheel rides. But for me, there’s something so beautiful and haunting about visiting places that define summer near-abandoned in the winter time.

Kate Bush is my Spirit Animal

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If you’ve been following me on social media for any length of time, you may have noticed that I really dig Kate Bush. And, right now, I’m knee deep in my current Kate Bush phase.

Photo Friday: Oz Park Tennis Courts

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The nets are still up, stoically weathering the long, white winter and the unforgiving winds that blow in off Lake Michigan. But the nets no longer sway in the breeze. They’re frozen in place.

The Polar Vortex 2014

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Today is the coldest day I have ever experienced. And that is not a hyperbole.

Dressing for Winter: 11 Things I’ve Learned About Living in the Cold

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I had little idea how people lived in snowy climates before I came to Chicago. I was baffled and more than a little intimidated. But I’m still here. I’m surviving! Here’s a brief wrap up of how I’ve managed (so far) and the few little tips I’ve learned.