July 11, 1998: Oak Park

I decided that I wanted to take the 'El' to Oak Park to check it out.   I went to the movie 'Truman Show' there.     Then, I went to the Gap store on Harlem/Lake and got a baby baseball cap and t-shirt for Lilly's new son, Issaiah, who was born on July 9th.    Then, I decided to take the Orange line out to the Midway airport. I was wondering what it was like to go through that part of town.      I watched the planes lift off and walked along the moving escalators.        I really tried to make myself learn the areas around Chicago, so I would have an idea.     I believe that when I visit or live in a new place, that I need to drive all over town to get a better understanding.