Gerard Bauer

This implies the existence of sneaker eunuchs.

Spring in northern Illinois on Monday, March, 9 2026, was warm enough for turtles to scramble to find the best sunning spot. Spring in northern Illinois just a week later had turtles mumbling, "WTF?"

I didn't see most of the Oscar nominees this year, but I did see all of the short films. The academy was right in the animated category, though all were good. The Girl Who Cried Pearls share.google/tMNAfR9VJrbY...

Hey, Chicago Tribune headline writer: Neither the EPA nor any person or government entity (looking at you, HHS) can "repeal" science. Should read: "Trump's EPA ignores science behind climate change fight"

Wile I love the greens of summer, there's something special about the golden tones of early November. Photos my own, from Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington, IL.

I'll be exhibiting photography here this weekend.

Live update from The Great Squash Invasion of 2025.

Today's CSO concert. Had almost forgotten how magnificent the Chicago brass can sound-was reminded in spades by the Wagner. Mr. Tetzlaff was superb in the Sibelius and was coaxed to a Bach encore. I just let post romantic Schoenberg wash over me. #ClassicalMusic #ChicagoSymphony

Today's cure for doomscrolling funk: Haydn's Symphony #104 with Colin Davis & the Royal Concertgebouw. #Haydn

Meant to listen to Finzi's wonderful Nocturne, "New Year Music" last night before I turned in around 1:30 am. Slipped my mind, so I'm making up for it tonight: youtu.be/TMp4aZC6Yz4?...

Bow down in awe, mere humans, and weep in envy before my new Feathers McGraw slippers. #WallaceandGromit

It's sunny and mild for a change in Lake County. Illinois. Don't look a gift day in the mouth.

My usual stop after visiting the optometrist. Funny, I could see clearly when I left his office.....

Despite a hard freeze and a couple inches of snow last week, this calendula from one of my wildflower patches parties on! And it's still budding!

This year's advent calendar!

Did a double red blood cell donation today. Now off to the brewery.

My phone's timeline history reminded me of this today. One of my favorite cartoons of all time.

Good company on a rainy asunday afternoon.

Just listened to the 1st Symphony of Brazilian composer Lorenzo Fernandez. Anticipated something similar to his friend, Villa Lobos, but the "Brazilian" elements were subtle. Instead, my ears detected more influence from Bax, especially the first movement. Worth a listen.

Innovative programming and brilliant playing tonight from @AndrewHGrams & Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Attention all orchestras: more like this, please!