tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401328.post2074310222916221091..comments2023-09-21T09:24:23.518-05:00Comments on the cheese stands alone.: The things that once were so big suddenly seem so smallbeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192867859926249030noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401328.post-11813008434316685702007-11-28T12:39:00.000-06:002007-11-28T12:39:00.000-06:00It's amazing, the things you miss when you're not ...It's amazing, the things you miss when you're not looking for them.<BR/><BR/>I've worked at various spots in downtown Chicago for a number of years. Being from Indiana, I always take the train in, getting off at Michigan and Randolph. From there, it's always a straight walk to work. So I see the stores, sights and sounds that take place on that 5 block walk to the office, but am always completely oblivious to what might be just a block to the west. <BR/><BR/>With the job that I'm at now, I still get off at the same spot, but the route to the office is one that I'd never travelled before. Imagine my surprise to see the old Field's building, the place where they're apparently going to show Wicked until the Earth dies, ABC Channel 7 studios, etc etc. Chicago can be a pretty cool place once in a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401328.post-21107041974292021492007-11-19T08:27:00.000-06:002007-11-19T08:27:00.000-06:00Note to self: If you want to increase readership ...Note to self: If you want to increase readership - talk about how much you miss Marshall Field's and hate Macy's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401328.post-48459598650240838642007-11-18T00:27:00.000-06:002007-11-18T00:27:00.000-06:00Absolutely true. The best way I can describe it is...Absolutely true. The best way I can describe it is the Marshall Field's mystique. How I wish Macy's would management and CEO Terry Lundgren would give them a chance. <BR/><BR/>Please Mr.Lundgren, bring back Marshall Field's. God Bless You and yours !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401328.post-14430665122936882682007-11-16T22:49:00.000-06:002007-11-16T22:49:00.000-06:00Becky, that was a beautifully written account. St...Becky, that was a beautifully written account. Straight from the heart. <BR/><BR/>My daughter loved going to Marshall Field's every Christmastime. Your words remind me of her words. She is 13 years old now. We are going to see the Phantom of the Opera (just like you did) on Saturday, December 15th, along with my sister and her daughter, 14 years old, who is very close to my daughter. <BR/><BR/>The two girls will certainly reminisce about Marshall Field's visits from when they were little girls. They would love to see Marshall Field's come back. <BR/><BR/>Please, Becky, consider coming to the protest at State and Washington on Sunday, December 2nd, at 12:00 Noon, and ask some family members and friends to come with you. <BR/><BR/>Also, please check out fieldsfanschicago.org. That group is having the protest and they have an interesting blog on their site. Have a great Christmas season!<BR/> Mike MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401328.post-24562646073272851722007-11-16T12:28:00.000-06:002007-11-16T12:28:00.000-06:00AMEN Becky!AMEN Becky!Darridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436512272541852434noreply@blogger.com