Monthly Archives: June 2017

Gateway

Posted on June 30, 2017 by d4vid

St. Louis.  Gateway to the West.  The arch was one of the last outstanding squares on my American landmark bingo card. Lewis and Clark left for their expedition from right under the Arch.  True story.I feel like this bike rake … Continue reading →

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Native

Posted on June 29, 2017 by d4vid

I wondered why Jennifer Lawrence’s face was plastered on the side of a building.  And then I wondered why Louisville, KY of all places was having a Hunger Games exhibition at the Kentucky history museum.  I slowly remembered that Lawrence … Continue reading →

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Attention

Posted on June 29, 2017 by d4vid

Not far down the street from Camp Washington Chili is the American Sign Museum.The parking lot was a veritable graveyard of signage.I kept thinking of Lisa Simpson & Paul Anka’s “Just don’t look, just don’t look…” jingle.The entrance was clearly … Continue reading →

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Chili

Posted on June 29, 2017 by d4vid

Apparently everyone knew this except me, but chili is a huge deal in Cincinnati.  It was late and I was exhausted from driving all the way from Chicago, but apparently I committed a faux pas at Camp Washington Chili by … Continue reading →

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Cincinnatus

Posted on June 29, 2017 by d4vid

I have loved the city of Cincinnati ever since I learned about it was named for Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus who lived during the Roman Republic.  The story goes that Cincinnatus was plowing in his field when his fellow citizens called on him … Continue reading →

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Fontana IV

Posted on June 29, 2017 by d4vid

“Baby, if you’ve ever wondered Wondered whatever became of me I’m living on the air in Cincinnati, Cincinnati, WKRP” “WKRP in Cincinatti” is probably the earliest sitcom I remember watching and I still know the lyrics to the theme song … Continue reading →

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Creation

Posted on June 29, 2017 by d4vid

I visited the Creation Museum in Petersburg, KY.  I think the pictures speak for themselves. Okay, this exhibit actually did speak for itself.  An audio-animatronic Noah would answer a series of preset questions which could be selected from a touchscreen.  … Continue reading →

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Skyline

Posted on June 27, 2017 by d4vid

I was out in Chicago helping my friend Stephanie settle in to her new home.  We went on a Chicago architectural river cruise and timed it perfectly for sunset.

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