Tag: Wisconsin
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Door
The door to a charming setting for a pottery sale, with artistic inspiration galore! I shared with you an afternoon at the Rustic Road 13 Pottery Event in this blog post. Save the date for the 2015 sale this fall and explore the charming grounds yourself – September 19th and 20th! The pottery event’s website with schedules…
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Pottery on the Rustic Road
Every fall, a picturesque farm on the outskirts of the river town of Hudson, Wisconsin, hosts a pottery show and sale which is a feast for the senses. Once inside, the talent of this event is evident. The pottery is displayed inside a rustic and lovingly restored barn. The diversity of styles and creativity is…
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Last Look at the Apostle Islands Ice Caves
Moods were lifted and everyone I encountered today had a smile on their face — amazing what a little sunshine and warmer temperatures can do to the collective spirit of a community! The snow and ice are likely to be part of our landscape in the weeks to come … what was created over several months’ time…
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Lake Superior’s Frozen Wonder: The Apostle Islands Ice Caves, Part II
The media outlets are still featuring Lake Superior’s ice caves, with temperatures forecasted to reach 30°F (-1°C) this coming weekend, likely to result in large crowds trying to catch a last glimpse of these fleeting wonders. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore’s Facebook page posted this update yesterday, reminding all that the ice caves are not a permanent feature…
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When Winter Gets Long, Celebrate the Snow and Ice: Book Across the Bay
While global warming may be a reality, it does not make the winters seem any shorter some years. By mid-February, the winter doldrums can set in, and a lack of snow actually can make those doldrums worse by revealing the dull shades of gray and lifeless brown for much longer than we care to see. …
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