No one else allowed through this tinted and peeling doorway.

Holiday lights abound at this time of year, downtown Athens looks pretty spectacular.

By bus, it is a long ride home from Chicago. The morning breakfast stop did bring glorious light.

Last day in Chicago and the kids got to play tourists – above is the water feature at the Rainforest Cafe, below the clock and central dome of the Shedd Aquarium.

After their parade performance, the kids in the band were treated to a Thanksgiving dinner cruise and dance. A small dance floor and several hundred exuberant children made for a different statements of thanks.

In Chicago, chaperoning the kids marching band which was invited to the McDonalds Thanksgiving Day Parade. Which is kind of cool and disorienting, just like the inside of the Bean.

One lone cup, a leftover from the last home game of the season.