History

My DBF Jon grew up in a small community north of Milwaukee, WI, and over the weekend, he and his siblings joined their parents at the family farm, to clean out the house and ready it for sale, as the folks have moved into a retirement community. This lovely milk house is part of the rich history of the property. Many memories were made on the farm, and the day was filled with laughter and good cheer as the parents oversaw the sharing of beloved items amongst their children and grandchildren.

Countryside

After a long, wet April, May finally gives us good enough weather for a stroll in the countryside.

City

I grew up in Chicago, and love being able to visit several times a year. Here, the Stone  Container Building peeks out over spring tulips and trees from a low vantage point in Millennium Park.

Red

This American Robin proudly puffs his red breast as we pass by on a recent hike.

Signs

In my area of the country (upper Midwest), I frequently see signs on state highways signalling the presence of roadside rests ahead. Since childhood, I have wondered why the sign maker chose to draw the pine tree in the sign leaning over the top of the picnic table.

After stopping at a roadside rest yesterday afternoon, I now know the answer to my  question:

Wildlife

A hawk perches outside my home office window on a gray March afternoon.

Old

I'm not really sure how old this structure is, but it calls to mind the 1800s. In the summer, the wheel is in motion and on a calm day, the building is cast in perfect reflection into the foreground pond. This is the sight that welcomes visitors to our museum center, a living-history museum which has many late 1800 and early 1900 era homes and businesses on display. A trip here really makes a visitor feel as though he has stepped back in history.