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No Duels in the Sun

Once more I have gone through training to work as a sheriff at Tuesday's primary and sworn that I have not been challenged or engaged in any duels since the last swearing in. Seems nothing is off limits here for being an election officer as long as it doesn't involve a duel.

The rooftop garden is planted and growing where it is planted, flowers, tomatoes and herbs.

 

 

 

Mystery Answer

Those strange lights on my rooftop came from electrical work being done--a transfer of wires from an old post to a new one. Or maybe it is a ploy to install hidden videos and tap into my loft, since locals still cannot figure out why I am here or what I am doing.

Dead letter Offices?

Finally have gone through all the transparencies documenting U.S. Highway 20 and can see the possible effects of time passing. With the cutbacks in postal service, I wonder if these small town post offices will continue to exist.

Innman, NE

Powder River, WY

For more U.S. Route 20 photos, go to:

accidental highway.com

Mystery Photo

What strange light on yonder rooftop shines? 

1.  Invasion of Aliens?

2.  Global Warming?

3.  The  Anticipated Rapture?

Your guess. Answer to follow.

Unusual Suspects

The TV show, Unusual Suspects, will be shown on Sunday, at 10 p.m. e.s.t. with a program about the Diane Shellon case. Why is this newsworthy? Because it was filmed in Georgetown--the crew with actors was here a few months ago. I understand it is about unusual murder cases that have unusual suspects! Where did they ever come up with that title?

Although a few local people are in the film, I am not, although some of it was filmed in Galvins, so my photos may be in the background. Because I am in the Witness Protection Program, I felt it best to keep a low profile and avoid the cameras.

Maurice Sendak

One of my favorite children's authors, Maurice Sendak has died. Where The Wild Things Are was so much fun--filled with mirth and menace and one of the most popular read-aloud books to kids in classes that I taught. Feeling "scary while safe" is an experience children always enjoyed. My favorite  book of his was The Night Kitchen.

He left an awesome creative legacy--not a bad way to go at 83.

 

 

 

Derby Weekend

It's Derby weekend in Louisville with The Oaks (race for fillies) on Friday and the Derby today. Living in the Horse Capital of the World means the area is awash with Mint Juleps and parties. I've attended a few parties and worked at the Derby, so I've had the Derby experience and can put that behind me.

Instead I will avoid the fervor,sip a latte on a sidewalk table in front of Lock&Key and pretend I'm in a small french village.  (except for the drawls, the pickup trucks and the architecture.) Actually replacing lattes with KY Bourbon would still be a huge stretch for the imagination.

Small Time Gardening

Went to two farms this morning to get plants and mulch for the rooftop garden--much fresher choices than going to big chain stores. I know the cows the mulch came from and will be eating them this summer--their meat sold at the corner Farmers Market.

Waiting to be planted--tomaotes, peppers,  several herbs and flowers. This is as close to farming as I ever want to partake in again.

 

 

 

A Garden Grace Note

A new addition to my rooftop retreat. Making limited space look inviting and creative is a real challenge. The solution is solved by someone (not me) who has tools and enjoys using them.

 

 

Weekend in Louisville

The weekend in Louisville was a great break. It began with a legal aid reception that had food, music and lots of bourbon and wine tasting:

My favorite was a bourbon coffee with whipping cream. Beats any Starbucks latte I've ever had!

The next two days when my friend was exhibiting in the Turkey Triangle Art Fair, which included about 200 artists, I explored the area and also spent several hours at the Falls Of the Ohio, enjoying the hiking trails and a fine museum. Since it is in IN, I included  a trip to New Albany to revisit friends at the Carnegie Center where Karen and I had our exhibit a year ago.