Sakka Blue in Madison, IndianaA day late again, but better late than never. I should report that though it has been raining in Madison today (in fact, the siren went off at 6:00 this morning to let us all know about a thunderstorm warning), it was … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: The Madison Coffee and Tea Company
April 11, 2011 By 3 Comments
View from Madison Coffee and Tea Co.It’s Monday, and raining again in Madison. Does it seem like it rains almost every Monday? I don’t mind a nice spring rain. Spring rains are what Rachel Peden, in her book about being an Indiana farmwife, Rural … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: Spring has sprung
April 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
(Yes, I know it's Tuesday, but still getting back into the swing of things after 10 days on the beach) I’ve woken up the last few mornings since returning from the beach with itchy eyes...it must officially be spring in Madison. Early April in … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: Of small floods and Amish auctions
March 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Having watched this morning rather dramatic footage of the tsunami in Japan, I’m inclined to feel very thankful to call the Ohio the most destructive body of water within a 10 mile radius of my town. We did get a few feet past flood stage, and lost … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: Excursions and going off the beaten path
March 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Oldest eleveated railroad and underpasswest of the Alleghenies in Vernon, Indiana A day late for Madison Monday, but better late than never. This weekend, my stepdaughter and I went on an adventure to parts north of Madison. Some of you may … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise
February 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
Street ending in the riverLots of exciting things going on in Madison today. My lovely husband bought me a mandolin for my birthday at Crawdaddy Music here downtown. I also sampled from among several dangling fiddles at Crawdaddy. The beautiful thing … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise
February 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
Street ending in the riverLots of exciting things going on in Madison today. My lovely husband bought me a mandolin for my birthday at Crawdaddy Music here downtown. I also sampled from among several dangling fiddles at Crawdaddy. The beautiful thing … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise
February 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
Street ending in the riverLots of exciting things going on in Madison today. My lovely husband bought me a mandolin for my birthday at Crawdaddy Music here downtown. I also sampled from among several dangling fiddles at Crawdaddy. The beautiful thing … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: Rainy day Madison
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sign outside of Lumber Mill Antique MallIt’s raining off and on today in Madison and is so gloomy now outside that the street lights outside the Catholic church next door have come on. But thankfully, still unseasonably warm in the high 50s. What … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: Madison is for lovers
February 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
Sun setting in MadisonThe National Trust for Historic Preservation just released their list of most romantic main streets and Madison made the cut. Of course, I've always felt Madison is quite a romantic little spot, but here's what the folks at the … [Read more...]
