THING: Living Under A Flight Path

I live under a flight path to General George Mitchell International Airport. Most people would find this situation annoying, but as an aviatophobe I actually find  it reassuring. So many planes fly by each day without crashing or blowing up I've been forced to admit that air travel isn't the life threatening activity I've always believed it to be. 

THING: Door County Cherries

Door County, WI is located on a peninsula jutting into Lake Michigan. The climate and soil are perfect for growing Montmorency cherries. These cherries taste better than any I've ever had. The good people at Alterra Coffee layer them with granola and vanilla yogurt to make a parfait that is, for me anyway, the crack cocaine of food.  

THING: College Gothic Apartments

Built in 1912, this is a typical example of the low-rise, red brick apartment buildings ubiquitous on Milwaukee's East Side. Most are three or four stories tall, with neo-gothic elements around doorways and windows. This architectural style is often referred to as College Gothic because of its prevalence on North American university campuses. Interiors are generally well-maintained and have high ceilings, hardwood floors, and built-in cabinets and shelving. 

THING: Red Bird Mural on Yellow House

Big red bird, how do I love thee, let me count the ways. One: You fly in a butter yellow sky. Two: You are like no other bird on Earth, completely red with a seagull's body and an eagle's wings. Three: You make me smile whenever I pass by, riding the Downer bus upwards to UWM.

PLACE: Sil's Drive-Thru on North Ave.

You can buy mini-donuts here... mini-donuts from

the future!