Tag Archives: Chicago

The Probability Engine

Posted on April 29, 2017 by EagleAye

Mayor of Chicago, Rupert Johnson was furious. He shouted at his Chief of Staff, Marion Caldwell. “This is a disaster! ” “But sir,” said Marion. “You wanted innovative ideas.” “But not this!” The native Chicagoan loved his city. The horrific … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Bratwurst, Chicago, Flash Fiction, Funny, Gun Violence, Humor, Satire, Sauerkraut, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 26 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Ornate

Posted on November 7, 2015 by EagleAye

Here are my pics for this week’s photo challenge. This week, the topic is: Ornate. Look here for pics from other photographers answering the challenge: https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/ornate/

Posted in Photos | Tagged Architecture, Chicago, Korea, Ornate, Photography, Photos, postaday, Travel | 3 Comments

The Big City – Dieselpunk Short Story Challenge

Posted on June 18, 2015 by EagleAye

The Big City When Neville caught the bus in the small town of Rantoul, Illinois all was as predicted. The bus had the expected eight wheels. On board the bus, Count Basey’s band played on the diesel-powered television as it … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged ambulator, Chicago, Dieselpunk, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, walking machine | 9 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto: Perspective

Posted on May 29, 2015 by EagleAye

Here are my pics for this week’s Cee’s Fun Foto challenge: Perspective. Look here to see the pics other folks took: http://ceenphotography.com/2015/05/26/cees-fun-foto-challenge-perspective-unusual-angle-or-point-of-view/

Posted in Photos | Tagged Cees Fun Foto Challenge, Chicago, Perspective, Photography, Photos, Toronto | 4 Comments

Left Behind – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 7, 2015 by EagleAye

Left Behind He sulked against a signpost marking the beginning of Route 66, the oldest and most famous American road. His gold teeth and yellow eyes stood out clearly. Dust marred his black suit, but his white shirt and goat-headed … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aircar, Chicago, Demon, Flash Fiction, Route 66, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 30 Comments

Face-Paw – Grammar Ghoul Press

Posted on December 21, 2014 by EagleAye

Face-Paw I didn’t believe it at first, but after reviewing the security camera footage, I knew the truth. I sat at the motel desk watching the Bears losing and browsing through a magazine. My extra-smart cat, Violet, had fallen asleep … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Chicago, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Ragdoll Cat, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, The Mob | 13 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Angular

Posted on November 22, 2014 by EagleAye

This week’s photo challenge is: Angular. I typically take nature photos so you don’t see much that’s angular there. Straight lines are most commonly the creation of people. Still, many of Humanity’s creations are quite lovely and interesting. Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Angular, Chicago, Photography, Photos, Skyscrapers, Toronto | 10 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Letters

Posted on April 28, 2014 by EagleAye

This week’s photo challenge is: Letters. Well, I don’t have any photos with random collections of letters but hey, there’s, “signs, signs, everywhere are signs…Do this, don’t do that. Can’t you read the sign?” Here are my entries for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Canada, Chicago, Photography, Photos, postaday, Signs, Texas, Travel | 6 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Street Life

Posted on March 29, 2014 by EagleAye

This week’s Photo Challenge is: Street Life. There’s lots of interpretations of this, and I’m including a few of them here. I’m including photos, from Chicago, Toronto, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christie. I hope you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Austin, Chicago, Corpus Christie, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Photography, Photos, postaday, San Antonio, Street Life, Toronto | 22 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Object

Posted on January 31, 2014 by EagleAye

This week’s photo challenge is: Object. There must be a discreet object in the photo. Or an object must be the highlight of the photo. Well, there’s many ways to go with that. Usually I take nature photos. So I … Continue reading →