Category Archives: work

My company moved in April

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Rebecca

And I lost my view. I loved this view. *sigh*

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Dale's Work Crisis

Posted on October 17, 2009 by rkilbreath

Dale was having a crisis at work. An important server kept overheating but he couldn’t let the computer be down–people have to keep working while Dale waits for parts. So he constructed a box fan mechanism (heh) to cool it … Continue reading →

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Shelf Life

Posted on March 28, 2009 by rkilbreath

I was wandering through a book store killing time a few weeks back and I came across a book I worked on at my last job sitting on the clearance shelf. On this one I edited the book and picked … Continue reading →

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Marshall Field's vs. Macy's

Posted on September 12, 2008 by rkilbreath

I work right next door to the legendary State St. Marshall Field’s building. Two years ago on Tuesday Macy’s officially took over Marshall Field’s stores and changed the name–and Chicagoans were NOT amused. Sales at Field’s are down–way down–and on … Continue reading →

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Rebecca spots Patrick Swayze!

Posted on August 23, 2008 by rkilbreath

Exciting news! I saw Patrick Swayze coming out of his trailer just two blocks from where I work. I was walking down the street, sipping my Starbucks, when Johnny Castle himself stepped out of his trailer and made eye contact … Continue reading →

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Thai Festival at Daley Plaza

Posted on June 21, 2008 by rkilbreath

I (Rebecca) work just a block from Daley Plaza. The Plaza hosts events year round and I find myself wandering over there most days during lunch just to see what’s going on. This week was the Thai Festival. There was … Continue reading →

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Rebecca's view

Posted on June 17, 2008 by rkilbreath

This is the view from my (Rebecca’s) office window. The building in the foreground is the famous Marshall Fields headquarters (that top floor is where Frango mints were made for many years). The tall buildings in back on the left … Continue reading →

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Dale's Winter Photo Essay Part 1

Posted on February 15, 2008 by rkilbreath

Maybe I am a bit sadistic but I really enjoy a good snow in the city and today did not disappoint as you will witness below. Of course my joy is not supported by those around me who have to … Continue reading →

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Dale's New View

Posted on October 20, 2007 by rkilbreath

Dale works nearly 30 floors above the city on Michigan Avenue. His company recently renovated and Dale got a plum spot–right be the windows. He was pretty happy about that. Good thing his coworker is afraid of heights, I guess. … Continue reading →

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20th Birthday Party!

Posted on October 2, 2007 by rkilbreath

My company celebrated its 20th birthday on Sunday with a lovely boat ride from Navy Pier along Chicago’s shoreline. The cake, above, was quite spectacular. It was very hazy and overcast. This was the best picture we could get! I … Continue reading →

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