Denise Poloyac Photos

October 17

Mony and I enjoyed a wonderful early dinner at Avec before heading off to a fundraiser. We had about 15 minutes on the meter after dinner, so we took a short walk. We walked past this worker who was patiently waiting for everyone to pass by so he could resume

October 16

Well, actually we did not mail any postcards today. The date for first mailing is October 17th (with other mailings to follow on the 24th and 28th). But today was the day when we could all get together for our "postcard photo shoot". We also wanted to have

October 15

It is Tuesday, so it is postcard night at Gideon Wells, but we have already seen multiple photos of postcard writers. And today is also Bill's birthday. Of course that didn't stop him from coming to postcard night. We all did sing Happy Birthday to him,

October 14

This was taken on the walk home from the dentist. He was part of a crew that was trimming and leaf blowing – and making lots of noise.

October 13

Four years ago yesterday I posted a photo of this banner hanging at our home on Hamlin. Mony and I had just painted the banner since activism should be fun sometimes too. Then when the election ended, we put the banner away in a box of things we want to

October 12

It was another weekend day canvassing – this time in Milwaukee on a Saturday. We started out with nearly 100 of us meeting up in the backyard of the local organizer to get our lit, canvass turf, and a bit of a pep rally. Mony and I then headed out to

October 11

Mony and I went on a before dinner walk – which meant that it was around the time that kids were getting out of school.

October 10

The handmade signs along Zeeb Road in Ann Arbor advertised the pumpkins for sale, but only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Otherwise I would have been tempted even though I was taking the EL home from downtown once I returned my rental car. Still, I drove a little out of

October 9

One of the fun, optional activities during our retreat was a stop at the Dexter Cider Mill. Of course, I had to make the stop, and I got this photo.

October 8

I am in Ann Arbor for a work retreat for the staff of the Great Lakes Regional Center. We started the retreat with a hike, and here we are returning for a work part of the retreat.

October 7

I took an early morning walk instead of a late afternoon walk. That meant the sunny side of the street was on the west.

October 6

This weekend was another festival in Lincoln Square – Apple Fest. I walked through the festival after getting home from canvassing yesterday, but The Chopping Block has run out of apple pie! So this morning, Mony and I headed out before 10am to make sure we got some. We had gone

October 5

I hope that this photo captures some of the energy and excitement as well over a hundred volunteers from Chicago met up at the Democratic Party Headquarters in Racine, WI before heading out to nearby neigbhorhoods to knock doors.

October 4

I took advantage of an absolutely beautiful Friday afternoon to go to Unabridged Books and then walk home. I took a number of photos that could have been posted here. I was almost home and had just crossed Damen when they were waiting for the light. I took a couple

October 3

This was most definitely taken on my old stomping grounds on Lawrence Ave in Albany Park. I had an hour to take a walk while Liam was at soccer practice, so I went to Lawrence Ave. I have so many photos from Lawrence Ave that I have taken over the

October 2

Earlier this year, I made a note to explore under the EL tracks on a day when I needed a photo and the sun was just right. Then I never pursued it. Today I just happened to be walking home from a meeting over coffee, and I took this photo.

October 1

I saw them and took a photo before this, then they saw me and I took this one.

September 30

We went to Montrose this evening to try to see the Horned Larks on the beach. We started on one end of the protected beach and were told that they had just flown to the other end. So we crossed the protected area that is now open to get to

September 29

Sometimes it is too hard to resist photos of kids.

September 28

I didn't come prepared with the right camera lens – but I still got this shot of the action at Liam's soccer game. I don't understand why he is always on the opposite side of the field from where I am.

September 27

I took a walk from the Drake Hotel where the Healing Our Waters Conference was being held – and took some photos of this very windy day. However, they couldn't beat this one. At least one of them was wearing a helmet!

September 26

Healing Our Waters is a coalition of advocates working to restore and protect the Great Lakes. They hold a conference each year which moves to different cities in the region. This year it was here in Chicago. One of the best things about the Conference is the field trips. Little

September 25

This date had no particular signifance in the earlier years when I took the photos below. But today it did, since this was the date two years ago when Mony and I celebrated our wedding. We both had busy work days today, so we got up early and went to

September 24

After weeks of dry weather, it rained and rained today. It was not raining too hard when I ran to the farmers market a couple blocks from the house for some fruit. She clearly went for the tomatoes.

September 23

This vine was more interesting than anyone I saw when I went out for a walk this evening.