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A Taste of Chicago

The water gleams blue-silver on a sunlit day Cruising Lake Shore Drive, you can taste the spray of the waves rolling in on windswept wings Cast your net in the bay; catch a trout; you're a king

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/4/2020 10:34:00 PM

Hello Gershon … there's nowhere like home and having local knowledge. I have seen on tv some fish apart from trout in the lakes that are very big indeed - thanks Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/5/2020 6:50:00 PM

In Mexico, I think they call it 'loco knowledge.' Crazy, man! Thanks, Lindsay! :) gw

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/3/2020 10:41:00 AM

Having lived one block from the Lake, this brought back memories...seeing Lake Michigan in all seasons each dawn was quite memorable. Great couplets Panagiota xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/3/2020 11:38:00 AM

Nothing like Chicago's lakefront in any urban area in the Midwest, methinks. Just writing about it actually brings memories back to me (the writer). Thanks for such a nice, inspiring comment, Panagiota. Take good care, Gershon

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/3/2020 10:01:00 AM

My daughter lives in Indiana and travels to Chicago quite often on business. She particularly loves the food. I was right there on the dock fishing with you. Great imagery!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/3/2020 3:01:00 PM

Usually I catch cold (in the Fall) or heatstroke (in the summer). So thanks for helping me catch that trout, Joe. Cheers, Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 7/3/2020 9:02:00 AM

A great city you honor, Gershon, with this delightful verse! Glad you enjoyed the footle and your always witty comments! Happy 4th my friend - Bob

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/3/2020 3:02:00 PM

Have a very Happy Fourth, 'despite it all,' Robert! Smiles, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2020 6:03:00 AM

I used to live there, and had forgotten how beautiful that drive is; but now BAM here it is!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/3/2020 12:45:00 PM

Yeah, the Drive really sparkles on a sunny, pleasant Spring, Summer of Autumn day… Then again, there's winter: Boo! (LSD, covered with blowing and drifting snow and ice, often has to be closed! ) ~ gw

John Watt

Date: 7/2/2020 11:57:00 PM

I've never been to Chicago, but it's one of my top 3 places in the world I wish to visit. Thanks for the tour, GW!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/3/2020 12:38:00 PM

I recommend the Lakefront as perhaps the highlight of your trip. Much to see and do there. And often the weather is pleasant there. Thanks for the comment, John!