Green shutters

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While we were in Utah for vacation recently, we went to this little shopping area called Gardner Village, which is near Salt Lake City. Gardner Village was made up of lots of historic old buildings. This shop really caught my eye with its green shutters. I think I love the contrast of the whimsical shutters against the weathered log house. Now, if you have to ask me what the shop sold, I can't be certain. From looking at a map of the village, I think it's yarn.

Blue skies above

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This was the sky last week while I was on vacation in Utah. We were outside a restaurant at the Canyons Resort near Park City. I love the way the white birch trees play against the perfectly clear blue sky.

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Kiss the Moose!

We were on vacation in Park City, Utah, last week and found this huge moose outside a store on Main Street.

A loose re-enactment of how this photo came about.

Me: Dave, pose with the moose so I can take a photo.

Dave: No.

Me: Come on, kiss the moose.

Dave: No.

Me: Those big red lips are begging to be kissed.

Dave: No.

Random passer-by: Kiss the Moose!

Everyone: *laughter*

Me: At least stand near the moose.

Dave: If I must...

Me: Get a little closer.

Dave: *makes exasperated growling noise*, *puts on smile*, *graciously poses with moose*

Me: Thanks, Honey. I love you!

Waiting for Spring

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It's been a few months since I skywatched. Today felt like a great day to jump back into the game.

When the temperatures decided to take a very spring-like turn and hit the mid 60s today, I simply had to get outside. I went over to a park near the office (Lake Park in Des Plaines, IL) and walked around. Nothing is in bloom yet, but it was nice and sunny out, and there were a lot of people enjoying the break from winter.

Here's the marina area of the park, where boats have been parked for the season and are waiting for consistent warm temperatures. My guess is it'll be a few more months before either of these feel the water.

The sky is not the most dramatic, but I should get points for timeliness. It was only a few hours ago.

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The Comet, my superhero alterego

Sure, the comic book cover calls me The Meaty Masked Lash, but that's a production error. It should really read "The Comet", wielding her tail of vengeance (and looking far skinnier than I am at the moment).

Make your own superhero at The Hero Factory. If you post it somewhere, leave me a link in the comments. I'd love to see your superhero.