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Burlington, Wisconsin — Part Three

We weren’t yet ready for lunch, but walking around was losing its appeal due to the damp, cold wind that was scouring the town. We drove around looking for interesting things. We found this old bridge across the Fox River … Continue reading

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Burlington, Wisconsin — Part Two

We wandered about town, looking into windows and poking into stores. Unfortunately, it was Saturday, so we couldn’t take advantage of Waxing Wednesdays, but we did get our selves on tape. This ballerina with a male head and a run … Continue reading

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EVERYTHING there is to do in Burlington, Wisconsin on a blustery late December Saturday — Part One

On the final Saturday of 2012, we drove to Burlington with friends. Our first stop was The Sci-Fi Cafe and Earth Mysteries Museum. We were the only customers. Brad, who owns the place with his wife Mary, gave us our … Continue reading

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Christmastime in the City

I am unable to account for what follows except to say that I am both easily bored and easily amused. For the sixth year in a row, we ventured to downtown Chicago with friends to see the Christmas sights. I’ll … Continue reading

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Cedarburg, Wisconsin — Part Two

The stone buildings in Cedarburg are beautiful, as is the town’s setting along the banks of Cedar Creek. The extent to which it has been made quaint is very impressive. Cedarburg has accomplished what Long Grove, even in its heyday, … Continue reading

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