Obama Shines during Inaugural Speech

American Flag - A Starburst in the Sunlight

Obama's American Flag Lapel Pin - A Starburst in the Sunlight

Thanks to television broadcasting, I felt like I was almost at the Inauguration. Wow, how the American Flag lapel pin gleamed in the sun.

And I cried. I’ve seen a lot of presidents come, and I don’t think I’ve ever felt quite this way upon seeing a new leader take office.

Hope. Such audacious hope!

It’s Winter in Iowa

Out Standing in a Field

Out Standing in a Field

When I was a kid, my sense of humor ran to the obvious. I thought it hysterical to show one of my (three) grandmothers a sheet of white paper, and ask them what they thought of my drawing. They, of course knowing the drill, as I did this once a winter, would kindly ask “What is it?”

I, in glee, would reply “White cows in a blizzard.”

So, here’s an adaptation of the same – but this time you can see the cows (cattle, really) in their dark coats. The rest of the photo is playing true to the original version.

The Weeklies

Isthmus and The Onion

The Isthmus and The Onion

If you were to define a city by its weeklies, this would be a solid description of Madison.

Still Standing

-18˚F. Not even discussing wind chill – does it really matter?  Cold, but still standing.

Grand Central Station

Its a Station, Its a Hallway, Its a Mural!

It's a Station, It's a Hallway, It's a Mural!

Look carefully. What do you see? What is real and what is not?