On a walk near Lake Monona over the weekend, I passed this sign. I took a photo, since I thought you might be curious to see it. I’m so curious about readers’ stance on specieism… Wasn’t completely sure on the definition, so I looked it up; Thinking that one species is more important than the […]
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The Sign Opened Up my Mind
Two signs this week have sent me giggling for their incomplete messages. I guess the Geek Squad computer consultants have been so busy, they didn’t have time to paint… This sign is in quite a conservative part of town. Do they mean the world view or the insurance company…? Would you hire the “ek ad”? […]
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Hidden: Three Little Birds
Monday as we explored the Boltz Conservatory, there was a lot of tweeting going on. At first we thought it was a recording, for atmosphere. Then Eagle spotted the singer. See the bird? We didn’t either, at first. Next, Eagle spotted a guinea fowl. We all saw this larger canary. Such a pretty song! Next […]
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Jack Frost is Painting our Windows
Winter is serious business this time of year. Today our temperatures were at -19C (-3F)! The north wind is blowing, continually ringing our outdoor bell. I hope our neighbors don’t need to use earplugs. Perhaps earmuffs will do the trick today. A snapshot of our 10 cm snow from yesterday: When I was growing up, […]
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A Wee Family Farm
Thanks to Sadje for inspiring this photo story prompt. Write a 10 word story about the photo. G-rated. (En español más adelante) 10 Word Story Wee family farm, still ploughed with miniature horses at dawn. Write your story in the comments below, or link to this post. Happy pastoral imaginings! ¡Olé! –Rebecca 🐎 🐎 🐎 […]
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6 Wisconsin Ways to Speak Snowly
Grainy, fluffy, icy, crunchy, wet, slushy. Each day a different texture of precipitation. New poem about after our snow day Thursday. Peaceful eyes snow falls from skies flakes scattered idyllic patterned window gazing poetry mazing shrieks of delight white mid-calf height snow day is here bundle in warm gear sled down a hill wee ones […]
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Fake Flamenco 