Architecture – Fake Flamenco

Thursday Doors: 25 August 2022

In the Midwestern United States, buildings that’ve rounded the century mark are considered historic. I share with you photos from Wisconsin and Minnesota. From our getaway in southwestern Wisconsin: A gem of a house I see in Madison as I walk to the grocery store: Beautiful Faribault, MN public library: House in south Minneapolis, MN […]

Architecture, bilingual, En español, Humor, photography

Where is your Dental Business Located?

I saw this giant toothbrush in Mount Horeb and I started to laugh. Then I noticed the monster hand holding it up. I began to imagine that no one ever drives by even their first visit because they can’t find the place! Where is your office, Dentist? Look for the blue toothbrush as tall as […]

Architecture, bilingual, En español, Gardening, Nature

Summer 2022 Home Garden Tour, Part 2

The City of Oregon was the location for the Olbrich Home Garden tour this year, 40 minutes south of Madison. Many of the yards were quite large. Since it is a more rural area, gardeners have elaborate barriers against deer. Note the electric fencing in the first and second photos. The variety of plants at […]

archeology, Architecture, history, Indigenous Peoples, Spanish Culture and Language

Did Aliens Build Bolivian Monuments?

1400 years ago, the Huanka Civilization which flourished in the region that is present day Bolivia made incredible stone monuments. This was a pre-Inca society. For centuries, people have credited Aliens, Europeans or possibly Egyptians for their building feats. How could the Huanka move blocks weighing 1500 tons down from the mountain quarries above 3.9K […]

Architecture, bilingual, En español, food, Humor, photography, Spanish

Redecorating your Parlour with Willy Wonka?

Spring is hot and cold, snowy and gusty and rainy in Wisconsin. Our walking group perambulates indoors some weekends rather than to be flown like a kite by the wind… The neighborhood Intergalactic software developer keeps us fit and entertained. They allow weekend tourists. Last visit we strolled through the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate […]

Architecture, En español, Humor, Nature, Spanish Culture and Language

The Littlest Room with a View

The skylight is covered in snow, but the upper window still gives a view of the stars. Although I like indoor facilities, this is the cutest little outdoor privy I’ve seen. Rustic cabin by design the starry view from the outhouse is divine El cuarto más chiquitito con una vista La claraboya está cubierta en […]