See America Fast

gold and green

t, k and miss h

I do love the animals, but the old black and white photobooths are the best part of the State Fair.

found photobooth pictures

Great destiny is not for you...

A sampling of cards from mechanical fortune tellers, palm-reading, biorhythm and sexy machines. I read too much into these cards.

camel leopard

Giraffe: species name camelopardalis (camelopard) is derived from its early Roman name, where it was described as having characteristics of both a camel and a leopard.

topiaries and toymaking

Book by Mabel Early. 1944,
and check out my dream yardl

wild wild world of animals

Some fine books from my shelves...
The republicans are in town and school is in session!

it's labor day--eh!

all in one

Not an obvious color palette for a bowling alley + barber shop. Found in St. Ignace Michigan.

Pickle Barrell House

I love pickles and I'd love to live in this 16 foot Pickle Barrell! The structure has recently been restored and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. William Donahey—a cartoonist—had the cottage built for his wife to inspire their creative endeavors––it's now a museum.

Make sure to read more about William Donahey's summer cottage and his Teenie Weenies.

superior superior superior shore

Going through lake photos. We swam in three of the great lakes (missed out on Erie and Ontarior). Superior is truly the coldest, most sea-like, the clearest, hosts the best rocks. My favorite.

So we start back to school tomorrow. First time in six years that I've taught on a Monday--so I'm in for a true opener. The summer season isn't officially closed and I'm already in mourning.

good on both sides

Plaid plates from our cabin at Balsams.