Teal Pond Boardwalk

Teal Pond Boardwalk, originally uploaded by moe.syczlak.

Someplace else I need to go...

"This is quite possibly the best place to relax in Madison. The shelter at the end of the board walk has a bluebird nest in it." - moe.syczlak on 22 Jul '06, 3.04am EDT.

So it's not just me...

I enjoyed this story (8 minutes) on NPR's "All Things Considered," the first in a summer series on front porches. I love the description of the front porch as a transitional space between the public and private spheres. It is definitely this aspect which appeals to me: the ability to be "at home" while still interacting with my surroundings, whether by watching the birds and squirrels and children, or chatting with passing neighbors.

When the founder of the Professional Porch Sitters Union is asked if they have a motto, he responds no, but "we do have a suggestion... 'sit down a spell, that'll wait'."

we had a little rain today...

weather, originally uploaded by riddiculus.

It's been a stormy couple of weeks. And it's hot and humid too -- no fair! (Thank goodness the porch is air conditioned...)

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

A Fairytale Spring, originally uploaded by WisDoc.

Seen on my morning walk

Some sights on my walk to Lazy Jane's for breakfast and coffee...

Watching the sky at the union

Watching the sky at the union, originally uploaded by dcmarch.

Another shot of the Union.

UW Memorial Union

Union Seats, originally uploaded by SunFlowery.

The terrace of the UW Union, and its distinctive, iconic chairs. The union is the center of cultural events on campus. Looking forward to getting there for some of the outdoor music events!