We had planned to go to a Jamboree to sample different foods from black-owned restaurants last weekend, part of Black Restaurant Week here in Madison, but it was postponed due to rain until this Sunday. Because of that, it will be in a different location farther from home and the weather is questionable so I'm not sure if we'll go tomorrow.
We considered going to Schenk Corners Block Party last night, but instead went out for dinner then to a neighborhood bar for drinks. Still, a good night out for us.
Mom came up to the house last week. She had a gathering at her brother's just a bit south, so wanted to make the short extra trip up to see me and Kate. We set up our screen gazebo tent in the driveway, grilled out dinner and enjoyed a nice visit. I'm glad she made it up to the house as the big city traffic can get pretty nuts so she tends to stay away, and I don't blame her. My next visit down to see her will be next month, sometime during my vacation.
Today was to be partly sunny with scattered strong storms, and indeed it has been all overcast and very wet so we will not be going to Eken Park Fest this afternoon after the Packer game, nor the previously mentioned block party tonight. Instead we will be staying in and I'll be watching the Brewers go for a franchise-record 14 wins in a row.
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Starkweather creek, from this morning's walk. |
A bit disappointing after having bigger plans, but the rest is needed and even welcomed. I even napped for the last half of the Packer game today, waking up to another storm approaching and scuttling any plans outside the rest of the afternoon. I'm not sure what similar events are left yet this year, but that's okay. It feels like we are entering the dog days of summer.
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Sunflower and afternoon rain and wind today, dark enough at times for the garage lights to turn themselves on. |
Not a lot new here, otherwise, at least nothing that I want to discuss here. The sunflowers continue to grow and bloom, and ordinary life continues. Mostly drama-free, which is good but doesn't provide much writing fodder. Blissfully mundane, I guess you could say.
The Brewer game is about to start, so that will be most of my evening. Hope you are well.