It’s as good as badlands can be! Twittering birds and a lovely still evening. Looking forward to seeing the stars from here tonight!

We started our trip getting to Minnesota, seven hours of driving, and a quick stop at a rest stop overlooking a dam on the Mississippi.

who… got engaged earlier this week! Yay! We’re very happy for you two!

Happy birthdays to liam, Debbie and Mum. Here we are at Jerry’s sandwiches on Division!

Last weekend myself and miles went to the annual bike fest, tour De fat with a neighborhood bike ride, entertainment and crazy bikes to try out.  We had a blast.

We had a huge storm here last night, with massive, golf ball size hailstones! I was looking out the door at the storm and one hit my toe and it really hurt! They completely covered the street. Pictures from Chicago Tribune Completing a crazy night, we were woken up to…

Myself and miles took the day off to cycle along the lakefront.  A fun and gorgeous day

Close up of an oak leaf hydrangea bloom. It was covered with bees this morning, they seem to prefer it to the bee balm nearby. Guard owl

I’ve harvested a few of the Cincinnati Market radishes that I planted about a month ago. They are an unusual radish–they’re shaped more like a carrot. I didn’t think about taking a pic until after they were chopped, but the cross sections were quite beautiful (kinda remind me of snowflakes).…

It feels like a warmer version of spring break around here. Liam and Miles are out of school this week and don’t start camp until next week. I am of course in school but can’t resist going out for some fun in the city in the morning, promising that I’ll…