Denise Poloyac Photos

November 11

This tree wasn't as impressive as the one that I photographed four years ago on this date, but it is still a cool tree.

November 10

May we all find the courage to meet this moment – and may we do it with joy and love. From today's service at the 2nd Unitarian Church: Beloveds, we will hold our fear together. We will honor our rage and devastation and grief. We will hold one another

November 9

There will be so much that we have to do to resist what is coming and to move toward some greater justice, but for today, the only that I could fix was the garage. And damn – I did manage to hang all three kayaks on one wall, while Mony cleaned

November 8

The last few days have been so busy and so stressful – so Mony and I followed everyone's advice and took some time for ourselves this afternoon and evening. For this short time there were no zoom calls, no slack messages, no emails, and no signal. I got my

November 7

I was on zoom calls all day and then activist call all evening. I thought I had about 30 minutes for a walk. So I started walking up Lincoln and didn't get more than four blocks when I remember I had a deadline for submitting my timecard for

November 6

What a difference in these photos over the years. This date in 2020 was the date that we knew we defeated Trump and celebrated. And six years ago, we learned that we had flipped the two IL Congressional seats where we worked so hard. And today – we woke up to

November 5

It is election day. I am writing this before the polls close in Chicago – so, well before we know anything about the results of the election. As I write this, I am not sure what photo I will even lead this with. I did take a few photos canvassing the

November 4

One more full day of canvassing in Michigan. Today we were in Plainwell and the northern part of Kalamazoo County. When we finished our first two lists – they called us and gave us one more. It was a good day for me. Women who were excited about voting, and some

November 3

A long day of canvassing today in South Haven with Indivisible and in Holland with Q Force. Already all of the doors and conversations start running together – but here was my favorite. Mony and I went into an poorer looking unlocked apartment building to knock doors. The first door that

November 2

This morning Betty and I went to support a small rally by Women's March Chicago at Federal Plaza to encourage women to vote. There were maybe 300 people there but it did feel good to be with women who care about this election. Some of the signs were

November 1

One of my favorite traditions that I have learned from Mony is the celebration of Dia de los Muertos - as we honor our ancestors and those who have died. Every year we set up this alter. The actual day is tomorrow – but we have a busy day then, so

October 31

I had always known about the Halloween on Halsted with its parade, Queerness and contest, but never ventured there. We wanted our guests from Mexico to get the full Chicago Halloween experience so we started by giving out candy at home and then went to Halsted. It was really crowded

October 30

Mony's cousins wanted to go to a Bulls game – so we bought tickets and all went. We were in the United Center's equivalent of the "upper deck", but the game was great and we had a wonderful time. We had time to enjoy all

October 29

It is short sleeve weather - 80 degrees in late October. It is warmer than it should be, but it makes for nice walks.

October 28

I am not sure why he was sitting on the planter in front of the Old Town School of Folk Music reading, but then again any place is a good place to read.

October 27

We had many things to do today, but decided that we would take an hour and go to Montrose to visit the Lake and the birds. We knew we didn't have much time, and as soon as we arrived, Mony took out her bird seeds and a family

October 26

Mony's cousin and her husband are visting, and we wanted to show them some of the City outside of downtown and the north side. So, we walked around Little Village and had a drink then drove to Chinatown for dinner. There were so many photos, but I liked

October 25

Yet another Lincoln Square photo.

October 24

I am happy to report that it was a squirrel who is eating the pumpkin. Mony took photos of it in action – but despite my efforts the squirrel just sat in the curb lawn eating seeds. I only had a limited amount of time and patience.

October 23

This building was a parking lot earlier this year, now it nearly completed and will add much needed affordable housing for the neighborhood. While I have taken a few photos of it, it wasn't until today that I took one that I liked.

October 22

Today was the very last postcard party – and was more party than postcards since all we had to do was put stamps on the last of them. We enjoyed the evening with some friends – and did put on some stamps.

October 21

My walk today took me near friends' house, and I stopped by to visit them and their chickens. The chickens had a message for us "maybe after 248 yrs, let's give gals a try." So I took the photo below, and figured I should also

October 20

Yes – the top photo has been posted twice, because I apparently didn't know what day it was. So Sunday when I took this photo – was October 20th and not the 19th. I made the big mistake a few days ago when I posted Saturday's photo on

October 19

Today Indivisible Chicago partnered with the Wisconsin Working Families Party to canvass for Kamala Harris. There were about a hundred of us there from Chicago. It is crazy that we have to drive to Michigan and Wisconsin to have an impact on this election since it doesn't matter

October 18

I think it only looks like he is holding up the window. The sun was shining brightly into the coffee shop and I think he was trying to put down the blind. On the other hand, who knows?