Ted McClelland
@tedmcclelland.bsky.social
Father of Lark, Birch and Rose. Author of Chorus of the Union. Contributing Editor, Chicago magazine
My favorite Paul Theroux book (and I've read 21). He's not so judgemental and full of himself here.
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
My favorite Paul Theroux book (and I've read 21). He's not so judgemental and full of himself here.
My daughter Lark in front of Song of the Lark, Art Institute of Chicago
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
My daughter Lark in front of Song of the Lark, Art Institute of Chicago
Casino gambling can save horse racing. But should it be saved?
Long Live Horse Racing? We Wouldn’t Bet on It
Should Hawthorne Racecourse fail to secure financing for a casino, racing could cease to exist in the region.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Casino gambling can save horse racing. But should it be saved?
Terrifying statue of Abraham Lincoln and some dad.
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Terrifying statue of Abraham Lincoln and some dad.
Stevie Wonder mural, Detroit, Michigan
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Stevie Wonder mural, Detroit, Michigan
That Central Illinois delicacy, the horseshoe: a hamburger patty covered in French fries, covered in cheese sauce
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
That Central Illinois delicacy, the horseshoe: a hamburger patty covered in French fries, covered in cheese sauce
It's spelled "chilli" in Illinois.
November 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
It's spelled "chilli" in Illinois.
The hodag, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
November 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The hodag, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
A brilliant artist I discovered at a museum in Owen Sound, Ontario. Steve Martin collects his work.
Mountains in Snow: Rocky Mountain Paintings VII
Lawren Harris
c. 1929
Lawren Harris
c. 1929
November 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A brilliant artist I discovered at a museum in Owen Sound, Ontario. Steve Martin collects his work.
Ray Bradbury statue, Waukegan, Illinois
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Ray Bradbury statue, Waukegan, Illinois
Papier-mache Bob Dylan, Hibbing Public Library, Hibbing, Minnesota
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Papier-mache Bob Dylan, Hibbing Public Library, Hibbing, Minnesota
Scottish used to be synonymous with "thrifty" or "cheap." Glad that ethnic slur is behind us.
November 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Scottish used to be synonymous with "thrifty" or "cheap." Glad that ethnic slur is behind us.
Mildred's Luge, Auburn Gresham, Chicago
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Mildred's Luge, Auburn Gresham, Chicago
I don't like football, but I love the Bears.
November 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I don't like football, but I love the Bears.
Mid-century Modern houses, Pill Hill, Chicago
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Mid-century Modern houses, Pill Hill, Chicago
This 19-foot tall giant was originally in front of the Paul Bunyon restaurant in Cicero, Illinois. It's now in Atlanta, Illinois, on Route 66.
November 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This 19-foot tall giant was originally in front of the Paul Bunyon restaurant in Cicero, Illinois. It's now in Atlanta, Illinois, on Route 66.
Henry David Thoreau checking his phone, Walden Pond, Massachusetts
November 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Henry David Thoreau checking his phone, Walden Pond, Massachusetts
Currently reading
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Currently reading
This noseless bust of Lincoln was at the corner of 69th and Wolcott until someone set it on fire. It's now at the West Englewood Branch of the Chicago Public Library.
November 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This noseless bust of Lincoln was at the corner of 69th and Wolcott until someone set it on fire. It's now at the West Englewood Branch of the Chicago Public Library.
Life-sized statue of Robert Wadlow, history's tallest man, Alton, Illinois
November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Life-sized statue of Robert Wadlow, history's tallest man, Alton, Illinois
At Buddy's, the home of Detroit-style pizza.
November 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
At Buddy's, the home of Detroit-style pizza.
Electric Fetus in Minneapolis. Prince shopped here on Record Store Day a few days before he died.
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Electric Fetus in Minneapolis. Prince shopped here on Record Store Day a few days before he died.
The swastika was originally an Indian religious symbol, but thanks to the Nazis, it will never recover its reputation.
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The swastika was originally an Indian religious symbol, but thanks to the Nazis, it will never recover its reputation.
Abe said, "Where do you want this killing done?" God said, "Out on Highway..."
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Abe said, "Where do you want this killing done?" God said, "Out on Highway..."
Reposted by Ted McClelland
A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org