A Bloy and his Blog

There’s something that draws me to old barns. Perhaps there’s a bit of farmer blood in my veins, leftover from my ancestors.

Seen along Highway 78, near Merrimac, Wisconsin.

read the rest of: Red barn

Last night, Madison got the prettiest snowfall of the season.

After I drove to work, I took a walk behind the college, along the Edgewood pleasure drive.

read the rest of: Magical winter morning

It was a year ago today that I first joined the protests at the Capitol.

Since that time I’ve been truly saddened by what the state government has been doing to my beloved Wisconsin. The recent stories about secret emails regarding the redistricting process perfectly illustrate the blatant power grabs by politicians who don’t listen to the constituents they represent, and the urgent need to remove them from office.

The fact that over a million signatures were collected to recall Governor Scott Walker in just a short two months has given me tremendous hope however. Hang in there Wisconsin.

State Street with some selective desaturation.

One of my favorite things on State Street.

I love the patina, the faded colors, and the industrial look of the frame and supports. I’d put it on top of my house if I could.

read the rest of: Orpheum Theatre sign