Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota

From 2015 08 21 Madison

Before we give a big hello to Autumn and its cool nights, let's take a moment to remember Summer and its lazy days by the lake.

Last year's standard of excellence maintained its high rating this year. If I do say so myself (and it's my blog, so I do), the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota on a Friday afternoon in summer is the finest single place to be on any university campus anywhere. Add a brat and a beer and nowhere else comes close.

More photos after the jump.

POTD: Fire on a Bike

From 2015 03 24 Hue

Today's photo-of-the-day is from Hué, Vietnam. I can't say for sure how this man makes his living. Theories, anyone?

Voters Guide: City Charter Amendments 31-40

Fourth in a series:

• City Charter Amendments Nos. 1-10
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 11-20
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 21-30
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 31-40
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 41-50
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 51-60
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 61-70
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 71-83

There are 83 propositions for amending the Richardson City Charter on the November ballot. I'm here with a voter's guide to tell you how to vote. You're welcome.

Dallas Arts District Fall Block Party

From 2015 09 18 Dallas Arts District

The Dallas Arts District put on another world class Fall Block Party Friday night. The Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Crow Collection of Asian Art all were open late.

More photos after the jump.

180° South (2010)

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180° South (2010): Surfer/climber heads to Patagonia to surf and climb Cerro Corcovado. Adventure. Nature advocacy. I admit, I envy him. B+

POTD: Ducks on a Bike

From 2015 03 24 Hue

Today's photo-of-the-day is from Hué, Vietnam, specifically on the Truong Tien bridge across the Huong (Perfume) River. But it's not the river or the bridge that caught my eye. It was the ducks on a bike.

Sweeney Todd at PHS

From 2015 00 00 Miscellaneous

Sweeney Todd at PHS: Sondheim's black comic operetta. Deliciously dark and tragic. Pearce's voices were up to the challenge. Such talent.

Voters Guide: City Charter Amendments 21-30

Third in a series:

• City Charter Amendments Nos. 1-10
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 11-20
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 21-30
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 31-40
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 41-50
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 51-60
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 61-70
• City Charter Amendments Nos. 71-83

There are 83 propositions for amending the Richardson City Charter on the November ballot. I'm here with a voter's guide to tell you how to vote. You're welcome.

Tig (2015)

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Tig (2015): "I have cancer." Not your typical opening line of a comedy set. Not your typical comedy documentary. But maybe the best. A-

POTD: The Imperial City in Hué

From 2015 03 24 Hue

Today's photo-of-the-day is from Hué, Vietnam, the historic national capital of Vietnam until World War II, when a communist government was established in Hanoi. This photo was taken in the Imperial City, a walled fortress and palace, home to the emperor.

Much of the Imperial City was destroyed or heavily damaged during the battle of Hué during the Vietnam War's Tet Offensive of January 31, 1968. Today, some restoration is underway but much of this cultural heritage is lost forever.

From 2015 03 24 Hue