Architecture – Fake Flamenco

Architecture, Humor, Nature, photography

2 Bird Holes and 1 Nest

How did the birds figure this out? I can’t fathom how they knew there was space behind the concrete. For Debbie’s 6 Word Saturday. ¡Olé! -Rebecca

archeology, Architecture, history, Indigenous Peoples, photography

Throwback Thursday: Tik’al in Guatemala

My friend and I woke at four am to see sunrise over Tik’al. Once inside the park walking the jungle path, a roar worthy of a jaguar froze us in our tracks and we started in fear. “Es un jaguar?” I squeaked at the guide.He chuckled. “No, sólo son monos.”Teresa and I confirmed in a […]

Architecture, Art, history, photography

Whatsoever is Lovely: Sculpture

Great outing at the Madison Chazen Museum today. We viewed sculpture from the second century to the twenty-first century. The second century pieces were of the Buddha. The modern sculptures ranged from a jackrabbit to an abstract geometric metal Calder piece. I’ll share here three contemporary art pieces I liked; made of metal, wood and […]

Architecture, photography

Father-in-Law’s Memorial Saturday

Fifteen months ago, during the height of Covid, my father-in-law passed away. Thirteen family members gathered online yesterday to tell stories and remember the good in Gene. I read a poem I wrote about the man who fathered my dear husband. Eugene Alan WedellArchitect; modern designUncompromising RomanticMarried only Paris-born Jewish abstract artist’s daughtersPhotographer focused clearly […]

Architecture, history, photography

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 […]