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Custer, South Dakota
My wife came down with a cold on Wednesday, so I volunteered to let her sleep late on Thursday while I drove into Custer and bought pastries for breakfast. I used the opportunity to tour the town. Many businesses and … Continue reading
Victor
As I neared the northern terminus of Phantom Canyon Road, I could see the town of Victor in the distance. The town was founded in the late 1800s in the middle of a hugely-productive gold mining district. Remnants of old … Continue reading
Random Acts of Knitting
On Friday evening, we drove to the nearby town of Norcross, Georgia to eat at Zapata. We opted to eat outside, on a back deck sandwiched between the dumpsters and the parking lot. When I go to a unique restaurant, … Continue reading
Chicago — Eight Days Before Christmas
We make the trip downtown every winter, go to the same places, buy the same things — that’s how traditions work. But I’ve gotten bored taking the same photos, so this year I looked for different camera angles and less … Continue reading