to the point

a tri-point to be exact.  shane and i traveled across the state to where indiana, michigan, and ohio meet.  it wasn't too difficult to find, about an hour and a half away.  the day started at an outlet mall near the tri-point.  i get a kick out of being able to cross into a different state so close to home so i was more than willing to venture out and find the spot.  we found it relatively easily.  it reminded me of a trip to the east coast with my parents and being at a mcdonald's where new york, new jersey, and connecticut meet.  only it was just a spot in the middle of the road.  one marker with a plaque 130 feet from the site, one broken stone pillar about 20 feet away, and a hole in the road where the actual tri-point is.  i enjoyed being able to travel to three states by taking a step left, right, and backwards.

ohio

indiana

michigan

the tri-point in the middle of the road

washed up

lately i have been grooving on doing dishes in the sink.  most dishes still get placed into the dishwasher, but the larger one get done by hand, along with some miscellaneous glasses, plates, silverware.  don't know why, but i enjoy the hot sudsy water and stacking sparkling clean dishes on the rack to dry.

talking about a revolution

the news has been filled with stories of protests on wall street in new york.  stories of protests spreading to other cities across the united states.  stories of people getting fed up with big business, government, corrupt politicians, corporate grifters.  http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/

i am the 99 percent

UPDATE:  people are taking a stand.
http://bluetn.com/?p=201&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=we-are-the-99-percent

jambalaya

i ventured out of my comfort zone and made a batch of jambalaya today.  i do not like cutting up raw meat.  two pounds of chicken breasts and one pound andouille sausage to be exact.  add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, chopped celery, corn, peas, oregano, parsley, cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, one cup rice, four cups chicken broth, one cup white wine into the slow cooker for eight hours on low.  the house smells wonderful.  shane, doug, and i will be feasting like kings.

phenomenon

1:44PM EDT september 28 the national weather service issues a statement regarding current weather conditions as being good for funnel cloud formation. these funnel clouds could produce very weak tornadoes for very short periods of time.

the weather has been cool and rainy for the past few days.  in between the rain, skies clear out, the sun shines.  clouds move in, it pours again.  weird weather.  yesterday a funnel cloud touched down east of here causing minor damage.  today a funnel was on the southwest side, not that far from the house.  sirens sounded.  no watches or warnings issued.  just a statement.

*picture taken by a lieutenant with the south bend fire department, paramedic for medflight and trained weather spotter

the king has returned - in 3D

went and saw the lion king 3D at the theater tonight.  as i have previously written, it is my favorite movie.  watched it hundreds of times on vhs and dvd, never on the big screen.  glad i got the chance.  it remains my favorite.

ticket to ride

a brief message sent on facebook.  have tickets for concert on sunday night, cannot go.  yours if you want them.  adventurous, a little tired from closing the pool, a quick decision.  yes i'll take them.  two phone calls later and plans were set in motion.  a couple of hours on a sunday afternoon back to milwaukee for the first time in a year.  short visit with mom, dad, tim, another quick visit with julie.  a few hours of music.  a short burst of sleep, another couple of hours on a monday morning back home.