Can you feel it?

But it's getting closer every day!

And I will admit,

I stand corrected.

Changing horses in midstream WAS risky

but it was exactly what was needed - 

and it seems to be working out.

Thanks, Joe!

What a difference 3 weeks makes...

I swear there was a palpable difference on my latest trip "Up North".

 

Wisconsin has always had a split of red/blue voters

but I know I saw more Harris signs on farm lawns than I ever saw Biden signs

and there was definitely a lightness in many of the conversations among friends/family.

Overall, it was a wonderful trip -

and not merely because it was 20 degrees cooler than home -

although that was a definite plus.

Exploring rural areas is a favorite past time,

 as is taking in art galleries to see local artists.

I was excited to see an exhibit of native artists at a local library -

wonderfully original and colorful work.

There was a gallery that combined art with gardening - 

and it was glorious.

I'll leave a few more pictures of the week,

even though it will make me miss the area even more.

 Re-entry is always hard; but I'll see my grands tonight,

and I can't do that if I'm in Wisconsin.

 

I certainly hope your summer is full of things that makes your heart sing.