The Horse Goes Rogue in Chicago.

@TheHorse (228568)
Walnut Creek, California
May 21, 2024 1:19pm CST
This (if it shows) is the B and B, or whatever it's called, that I stayed at in Chicago. There were seven of us, all graduates of University High School, on the South Side of Chicago. This building is on 51st Street, two blocks West of Ellis Avenue. That was a dicey place to be when I was in High School. But it's fairly safe now. In front of that building is a rock. I took my smoke breaks sitting on that rock. Toward the street from that rock, and slightly to the West (left, from my perspective), is a bus stop. I was a bit of a street kid when I was growing up. I wasn't afraid to talk to people. I was never successfully mugged by anyone who didn't have a gun. I enjoyed the streets of Chicago! At the bus stop near my smoking rock, I decided to advertise my music. I was feeling cocky. I walked up to the two black ladies at the bus stop and said, "Hi there. I am advertising...myself!" I could tell they were scared, but not too scared. I said, "I grew up here and I am at a high school reunion. I am a blues musician influenced by my time in Chicago. Here's my card. That's my name. If you listen to my latest tune, please leave a silly comment " By then, they could tell I was not a a) street person; b) schizophrenic; c) mugger; d) vacuum sales person. "Is that your kitty?" "You found it! That's my kitty! I hope you leave me a silly comment. I will let you get back to your conversation now." Laughter and waves goodbye. I'll attach that music video. It's still my latest, as I have not generated anything new for Vanny to destroy...I mean...enhance...with her slides recently.. I hope those ladies got a kick out of our interaction. And that they enjoyed the tune. Check the comments. They actually DID leave one!
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@akalinus (44371)
• United States
21 May 24
It sounds like a great time and good to see old friends. I did not know that Chicago is a blues city. Blues is different than Blue Grass, right? I love both. How can I find you on YouTube?
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 May 24
Yes, blues is quite different from bluegrass.
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@akalinus (44371)
• United States
21 May 24
@TheHorse Do you do both or just blues?
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 May 24
@akalinus I do both. This is blues.
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@LadyDuck (478938)
• Italy
22 May 24
I am sure you had a good time. You are surely not shy and I hope those ladies will listen to your music.
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@LadyDuck (478938)
• Italy
22 May 24
@TheHorse I am really glad.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 24
@LadyDuck It made my day.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 24
They actually did. They left a comment.
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@kaylachan (78803)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 May 24
That's amazing someone wasn't ready to scream 'creeper. LOL I am sure that was fun.
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@kaylachan (78803)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 May 24
@TheHorse I am so happy to hear that.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 May 24
@kaylachan I tried to respond to her comment, but it does not show up for me.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 May 24
Her comment made my day!
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@wolfgirl569 (119201)
• Marion, Ohio
21 May 24
Glad you had a good time
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@wolfgirl569 (119201)
• Marion, Ohio
22 May 24
@TheHorse We will listen
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 24
@wolfgirl569 I have faith in my MyLot friends.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 24
My band mates were shockingly disinterested in how things were in Chicago. I guess I'll have to take it out on poor MyLotters over the next few days.
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@RasmaSandra (86895)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 May 24
Glad you had such a good time in Chicago. I know how it feels to return to your hometown after being away for a long time, For at least one more time I would love to see NYC.
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@RasmaSandra (86895)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 May 24
@TheHorse Sure if I had the cash but I have a very tight budget and with no place to stay in the city it would be way too expensive,
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 24
@RasmaSandra NYC is as expensive as it gets.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 24
Can you find an excuse to visit NYC?
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@JudyEv (358403)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 24
I found the comment. How cool is that? Good for you - and them.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 24
Sometimes you just have to reach out to people. Most will not eat you.
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@JudyEv (358403)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 24
@TheHorse So true. Reach out with a smile.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 24
@JudyEv Yep.
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@jstory07 (145067)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 May 24
What a nice place and what a nice song.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 24
Glad you liked it. I'll be posting more photos of the area.
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@xander6464 (45306)
• Wapello, Iowa
24 May 24
Now you should immortalize those ladies by writing song called, "Random Stranger In Chicago." Here's an idea to get you started: Chorus) Oh, random stranger, tell me your story, Did you leave your heart on a midnight train? Are you chasing dreams or escaping glory? In this city of shadows, what do you gain? (Verse 2) She spoke of love lost on the Lakeshore Drive, A ballad of heartache that kept her alive, Her fingers traced memories on the bar counter, As the bartender poured another amber.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 May 24
Are you actually from Southern California? They call I-5 "the I-5." I call Lake Shore Drive...well...Lake Shore Drive. But we did also call it "The Outer Drive" I don't know what the younguns call things.
@LindaOHio (194516)
• United States
22 May 24
You're certainly more outgoing than I am. I can tell you had a good time in Chicago. Waiting to hear more. Have a good day.
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@TheHorse (228568)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 24
I was young and full of energy when I lived there.
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