It was still a bit chilly when we hit the Terrace for the first time this summer (thus, the sweater), but I was still ready and willing to bask in the outdoors.
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| One of the summer's first trips to the Terrace |
Early in the spring, we stumbled on Gallery Night. We saw a glassblowing demonstration at Studio Paran, took in some cool art, grazed on appetizers, ran into John Nichols, and stopped into the Ohio Tavern for a drink. (I probably won't return. It was a bit sketchy for my taste.)
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| The classy dispenser in the Ohio Tavern's potty |
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| Glassblowing at Studio Paran |
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| Glassblowing at Studio Paran |
In May, we walked up to Monona Terrace and went to the Great Dane for brunch.
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| In Great Dane's beer garden |
A few other shots from the spring:
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| A spontaneous Happy Hour at the Orpheum with colleagues |
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| Mara and Owen visited from the Cities |
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| Sweet Gracie underneath my drying 'brellie |
When it was finally warm enough, we had a simple picnic by the lake with BLTs, wine, and salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette
