A. J. Lee
@byajlee.myatproto.social
Korean American, near Chicago
And I had to visit The Old Guitarist.
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
And I had to visit The Old Guitarist.
And sculptures...
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
And sculptures...
I only had one hr this morning at The Art Institute... I am respectful of the "no spending on Black Friday" week, but today was the only day I could go, and I had my ticket some time ago... anyway...
The exhibit Elizabeth Catlett: “A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies”
The exhibit Elizabeth Catlett: “A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies”
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I only had one hr this morning at The Art Institute... I am respectful of the "no spending on Black Friday" week, but today was the only day I could go, and I had my ticket some time ago... anyway...
The exhibit Elizabeth Catlett: “A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies”
The exhibit Elizabeth Catlett: “A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies”
Taking more pictures of this surfer. An unusual sunrise.
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Taking more pictures of this surfer. An unusual sunrise.
There is a long wall of clouds blocking the sunrise, but this is exactly as I took it... the outline of sunlight around the clouds with surfer in waters
November 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
There is a long wall of clouds blocking the sunrise, but this is exactly as I took it... the outline of sunlight around the clouds with surfer in waters
It is 10 degrees F out and these kids are surfing in Lake Michigan.
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It is 10 degrees F out and these kids are surfing in Lake Michigan.
While waiting, thinking abt the one time I went to the lake and the ducks were pointed in many directions in the water. The moment the sun rose they all pointed to the sun. I'd like to think they were watching the sunrise too. ❤️
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
While waiting, thinking abt the one time I went to the lake and the ducks were pointed in many directions in the water. The moment the sun rose they all pointed to the sun. I'd like to think they were watching the sunrise too. ❤️
10 degrees F with wind chill but so lovely. Waiting for the sun.... Good morning.
#morningwalk #sunrise #Chicagoland #LakeMichigan
#morningwalk #sunrise #Chicagoland #LakeMichigan
November 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
10 degrees F with wind chill but so lovely. Waiting for the sun.... Good morning.
#morningwalk #sunrise #Chicagoland #LakeMichigan
#morningwalk #sunrise #Chicagoland #LakeMichigan
Also, a recent read, The Book of Lost Saints by Daniel José Older... I read the book while also listening to the audiobook narrated by Sofia Quintero.
(I esp appreciated the 2nd half of the book which I could not put down until the end.)
(I esp appreciated the 2nd half of the book which I could not put down until the end.)
November 27, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Also, a recent read, The Book of Lost Saints by Daniel José Older... I read the book while also listening to the audiobook narrated by Sofia Quintero.
(I esp appreciated the 2nd half of the book which I could not put down until the end.)
(I esp appreciated the 2nd half of the book which I could not put down until the end.)
I visit The Old Guitarist in the Modern Wing every time I go to the Art Institute. This picture is from 2022. I think the last time I was there was earlier this yr, though.
November 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I visit The Old Guitarist in the Modern Wing every time I go to the Art Institute. This picture is from 2022. I think the last time I was there was earlier this yr, though.
Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy
(My favorite painting at the Art Institute of Chicago)
(My favorite painting at the Art Institute of Chicago)
November 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy
(My favorite painting at the Art Institute of Chicago)
(My favorite painting at the Art Institute of Chicago)
Final product... I forgot the ginger, which I like to put a little of, but otherwise... taste decent.
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Final product... I forgot the ginger, which I like to put a little of, but otherwise... taste decent.
Going to dinner at a dear friends home tomorrow. Her daughter loves chap chae, so although I haven't made it in a few yrs, making it now... the veggie portion.
November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Going to dinner at a dear friends home tomorrow. Her daughter loves chap chae, so although I haven't made it in a few yrs, making it now... the veggie portion.
Because I have time, hoping to reread Split and Becoming Ghost by @cathylinhche.bsky.social this week/weekend. ❤️
November 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Because I have time, hoping to reread Split and Becoming Ghost by @cathylinhche.bsky.social this week/weekend. ❤️
Also, ever since I noticed it, I can't help but stare at the outline of the woman's face above his neck... you can see her eyes... a painting that was behind the original painting.
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Also, ever since I noticed it, I can't help but stare at the outline of the woman's face above his neck... you can see her eyes... a painting that was behind the original painting.
I have done this except I stare at The Old Guitarist by Picasso.
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I have done this except I stare at The Old Guitarist by Picasso.
I was at a mindfulness retreat yrs ago among the redwoods in CA. I was closed off at first, but after the 1st session, I stepped out and could smell the trees. Later that night I realized I hadn't looked up all day. This is what I saw.
(A reminder to breathe if you are having a difficult holiday.)
(A reminder to breathe if you are having a difficult holiday.)
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I was at a mindfulness retreat yrs ago among the redwoods in CA. I was closed off at first, but after the 1st session, I stepped out and could smell the trees. Later that night I realized I hadn't looked up all day. This is what I saw.
(A reminder to breathe if you are having a difficult holiday.)
(A reminder to breathe if you are having a difficult holiday.)
For my dear friend's daughter. Always.
November 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
For my dear friend's daughter. Always.
I used to have a tradition of making containers of chap chae for friends and neighbors during the holidays. I think I want to start that tradition again. (I have a non-Korean friend who loves chap chae...).
I have the sweet potato noodles...just need all the other ingredients, lol...
I have the sweet potato noodles...just need all the other ingredients, lol...
November 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I used to have a tradition of making containers of chap chae for friends and neighbors during the holidays. I think I want to start that tradition again. (I have a non-Korean friend who loves chap chae...).
I have the sweet potato noodles...just need all the other ingredients, lol...
I have the sweet potato noodles...just need all the other ingredients, lol...
Sharing this because my friend I went with loves crafts and made these Elphaba and Glinda ornaments.
November 24, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Sharing this because my friend I went with loves crafts and made these Elphaba and Glinda ornaments.
The painting behind the tv is one that I enjoyed painting. Abt 24" x 30"...
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The painting behind the tv is one that I enjoyed painting. Abt 24" x 30"...
Don't judge... I've had the tree up for some time.
EOY holidays are hard for me, but in recent yrs, I have learned to love and anticipate this time of yr.
I am separated from family (my choice), spent some past holidays intentionally alone, but friends, neighbors, etc., make sure I'm ok. Grateful.
EOY holidays are hard for me, but in recent yrs, I have learned to love and anticipate this time of yr.
I am separated from family (my choice), spent some past holidays intentionally alone, but friends, neighbors, etc., make sure I'm ok. Grateful.
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Don't judge... I've had the tree up for some time.
EOY holidays are hard for me, but in recent yrs, I have learned to love and anticipate this time of yr.
I am separated from family (my choice), spent some past holidays intentionally alone, but friends, neighbors, etc., make sure I'm ok. Grateful.
EOY holidays are hard for me, but in recent yrs, I have learned to love and anticipate this time of yr.
I am separated from family (my choice), spent some past holidays intentionally alone, but friends, neighbors, etc., make sure I'm ok. Grateful.
I am not sleepy...
November 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
I am not sleepy...
Chicago in the distance (taken a few nights ago)... Good night.
November 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Chicago in the distance (taken a few nights ago)... Good night.