Decided to take the train into downtown and wander a bit. I was walking to the Art Institute of Chicago, but it was damn cold, so I ducked into Exchequer, a rib joint, for some lunch. The place opened in 1969 and certainly looks its age. I liked it. And the ribs were good too. And no beans and coleslaw to ruin it - just seasoned potatoes.
Spent a bit of time at the Art Institute. They have a large collection of European and early American antiquities - but most of that didn't interest me. I was more into the industrial design, architecture and photography exhibits. I did check out their extensive Asian collection, which includes a number of Buddhas. Apparently, it's common in some American societies to display Buddha with his/her head decapitated. However, this practice is usually frowned upon by most Eastern cultures.
Need to get to bed early tonight. Have an 18 hour drive back to Austin tomorrow.
2 comments:
it's part of her history. you can't change history. besides, if i put her head back on, i don't get to tell the lightening story. further, it might tempt the fates to burn my house. more to the point: do your parents know about this love child you had with jeremy?
Don't be jealous.
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