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A lot of people are affected with Seasonal Affective Disorder in Wisconsin.  We have many, many days without sun during the winter months.  This year, we've had a string of days with heavy fog and unseasonably warm temperatures in the 30's and 40's.   Personally, I can't claim that I've ever really felt the effects of SAD, but this year, knowing that we are likely moving west later next year, I've been very impatient and annoyed with Wisconsin weather.   Sun trying to fight through the clouds It hasn't helped that my daily routine involves looking at the weather in Fort Collins and Tucson.  Their weather has been spectacularly sunny and more pleasant this time of year.   So, I haven't been blogging much because not much is going on. I've substituted indoor pickleball for hiking. The trails have been muddy and not much fun. For Christmas, we had my mother, Julia's brother and Allie here.  I went and retrieved my mother from Cedar Rapids a...
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May 28-29

Our stay at the Music City Embassy Suites was outstanding: views of the city from the 8th floor, walking distance to many attractions, and great wheelchair accessibility. However, the weather did not cooperate.



There were a few breaks in the rain, and we took full advantage. On Monday, we walked about 30 minutes to the honkeytonk bars that line the streets for about three solid blocks.

At the first bar, we stood at the door and looked in to see if there was room for our motley crew. The singer on stage called us out to come in to a nearby open table. The country music and the beer was good. Although the band didn’t know any Townes Van Zandt, they did fulfill my request with an old Johnny Cash tune from the Folsom Prison album.


Monday night, Julia and I walked over to the Parthenon replica at a park near Vanderbilt University.


On Tuesday, we all walked downtown to view the state capitol and other state government buildings.


After all of that hard work, Justin was ready for a hot dog, and we were ready for a beer. The Nashville farmers market provided the perfect respite from the rain.


I was drinking a Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA, which might be the best IPA that I have had this year.

The rain continued that afternoon and evening, although we did sneak out for some Ben and Jerry’s ice cream between showers.

Next up: Lexington, Kentucky.
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