Face of Lips

Eyes OR Lips?

Eyes OR Lips?

Saw this “face” while I was walking around an abandoned warehouse tucked back in one of Madison’s out of the way spots. In addition to these, there were also stencils of purple cat faces and purple camels –dozens of them–and a striking portrait of William Tell with a bright red apple on top of his head.

Lots of graffiti art.

Majestic Capitol

Dusk on Capitol Square

Dusk on Capitol Square

Bench and Bank

Historic American Exchange Bank Building

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.

First Flower of Spring

Sure Sign of Spring

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.

First Sign of Spring

Melting

Melting

In Wisconsin, the first sign of spring has nothing to do with flowers popping out of the ground.

It is all about the big melt.