Overdressed

Someone seems to have taken pity on this lamp post as it shivered in the autumn chill, and provided it with a nice, warm cover for its bean-pole torso. However, the daytime temperatures were over 80 degrees while we were there, and frankly, it looked a bit overdressed. #lamppost #crochet #tworivers #wisconsin #autumn #overdressed

Pancakes and Goats

Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, bills itself as “The restaurant with goats on the roof.” I’m not sure why anyone would want goats on any roof, let alone a restaurant, but it is quite a novelty. Maybe it’s a Swedish thing. At least the goats stayed on the roof and out ofContinue reading “Pancakes and Goats”

Well-mannered Weather

Tropical storm Imelda is located off the east coast of Florida and sending bands of gentle rain clouds our direction. We are far enough away to avoid the strong winds and storms of the soon-to-be hurricane, but close enough to reap the rewards of much needed precipitation that it brings. In Goldilocks terms, the weatherContinue reading “Well-mannered Weather”

Clouds of War

Over 80 years ago the clouds of war gathered during the most destructive event in human history. Airplanes like this served as trainers for aviators who faced terror and triumph in cold skies throughout the world. Many were lost but others returned, and would sometimes reluctantly share the barest shadows of the of the horrorsContinue reading “Clouds of War”