Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery
A Chicago potter’s somewhat slanted view of clay & play
Categories: bike, sunrise

Not a cloud in the sky… just a “thick” marine layer of hazy “fog” hanging low on the horizon. Took awhile for the sun to finally make it through… but I was more than willing to wait for it.

Categories: bike, Chicago, sculpture

A bit of a hazy start to the day. Looks a little “foggy” over the skyline… shrouded before the sunrise. And a quick glimpse at the large blue sculpture at Diversey Harbor. You may not know the artist who made it… but my Summer Campers sure do… first AND last name!!!

And the answer?… the sculptor of this sculpture?… JOHN HENRY.

Categories: bike, sunrise

Again, the best way to start my day.

Categories: bike, sunrise

Another quiet morning along the lake… quiet ripples. quiet reflections!
Another beautiful start to another beautiful summer day.

Categories: bike, sunrise

Dark & cloudy… kinda moody. I had hopes of the clouds lighting up in full color as I pedaled along the lakefront. But alas, it never happened… just a fun reflection before the sun went back behind the clouds. Pedaled home just as a bit of rainy drizzle set in.

Categories: bike, sunrise

Clear skies & shimmering reflections. Another quiet morning ride along the lakefront. Getting ready for the beginning of another week of Summer Camp!

Categories: bike, sunrise

With one beautiful cluster of clouds on the horizon, the timing was kinda perfect for some stunning sunrise reflections… and a peek-a-boo sunrise moment or two!!!


Categories: bike, sunrise

After the storms that rolled through yesterday, it feels like some of the “wildfire smoke” has been washed away. It was so nice to finally see the sun again… bright, clear & shiny while reflecting on the rippled lake.

Categories: bike, Chicago, sunrise

“Second verse, same as the first”… another murky & monochromatic morning.
Looks like the smoky haze from the Canadian wildfires is back with us for a few days… ugh.

Categories: bike, sunrise

Another murky & monochromatic Monday morning.
My weather app showed clear & sunny this morning… they lied.