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progress?
I guess this renovation project is on schedule and on budget. You know, the way these kinds of projects always are…
Lexington, Illinois
July 2, 2022
reading (with Abe)
Of course, when you are in the Land of Lincoln you’ve got to expect a lot of Abe-related stuff.
In addition to the giant covered wagon with book-reading Abe, there is a marker downtown commemorating the time in 1853 when our boy Abe christened the town (just named Lincoln!) with watermelon juice. (“From a cup,” according to the ever-helpful EZ Route 66 Guide for Travelers.)
And both of these things illustrate why you need to get off the damn interstate and look around in these little towns.
Lincoln, Illinois
July 2, 2022
cruising (with Abe)
Here in Pontiac, corners downtown were decorated with these little art cars. I loved this one, with Abe and his luxurious wind-blown hair taking a ride. He seemed so jaunty and carefree. I sort of wish I had this in the sculpture gallery at my house.
I mean, I don’t actually have a sculpture galley at my house, but if I did, this piece would be placed in the prime location.
Pontiac, Illinois
July 1, 2022
misericordia
The church doors were locked, so all I could do was peek inside through the window.
There were lots of tiny items of interest, but my favorite thing was the word “misericordia” on that poster. It’s a lovely word and fun to pronounce, with a nice rhythm to all of those syllables.
St. Paul Catholic Church
Odell, Illinois
July 1, 2022
if the shoe fits
If you want to make your brain work hard, try to convince it that the shoe is a normal, human-foot size and everything else is really quite small. And who’s to say that’s the real situation here?
Wilmington, Illinois
July 1, 2022
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