Still Wintry, Early in the Morning
Spring Arrived (Officially)in the Afternoon and the Crocuses Popped!
Bench and Bank
March 21, 2010 by 6 Comments
Historic American Exchange Bank Building
The American Exchange Bank is on the Capitol Square across the street from the State Capitol Building. The building is constructed with huge blocks of Wisconsin sandstone. That was the building material of choice for many of the historic buildings in south-central Wisconsin, and the sandstone apparently held up well.
This structure, built in 1871, is still a handsome place.
One of the best things about Madison’s downtown square, however, is the number of benches always available for a quick rest or people watching.
Tohono Chul Park
March 18, 2010 by 7 Comments
Botanical Garden in Tucson Arizona
The mission of Tohono Chul Park is to enrich peoples’ lives by providing them the opportunity to find peace and inspiration in a place of beauty, to experience the wonders of the Sonoran Desert and to gain knowledge of the natural and cultural heritage of the region.
~~ Mission Statement of Tohono Chul Park
First Flower of Spring
March 17, 2010 by 8 Comments
Sure Sign of Spring
Budded in front yard, March 16, about 6:20 pm CDT. Rather shy, it will open a bit more tomorrow. More photos to follow from thrilled gardener who has been awaiting spring as patiently as possible.
(Not very!)
I even hear robins singing their “pretty pretty pretty bird” trill.
Off Kilter
March 16, 2010 by 10 Comments
Self Portrait?
Another self portrait in metaphor.
Not quite in balance.
Need a bit of freshening, but an hour’s work would take care of those smudges, straighten the tangled cords of the window blind.
And a bit of sanding and a fresh coat of paint would hide those worn areas.
Like I mentioned before–metaphor.
