Urbana’s Round Barns

ROUND BARNS, URBANA
The three round barns sit atop a low hill rising behind the Vet Med Building on the south campus. “Hill” may be an exaggeration; it’s more like a slight elevation in the land. But, even a small rise is noticeable and noteworthy here, in flat central Illinois, slap-bang in the middle of the [...]

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Urbana’s Round Barns

ROUND BARNS, URBANA
The three round barns sit atop a low hill rising behind the Vet Med Building on the south campus. “Hill” may be an exaggeration; it’s more like a slight elevation in the land. But, even a small rise is noticeable and noteworthy here, in flat central Illinois, slap-bang in the middle of the [...]

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Exercising in the Armory

THE ARMORY
A great facility on campus. A vaulted roof over a huge indoor track, with central space for other activities. Go round 6-7 times for a mile, depending on the track.
As I walk round and round I slowly relax and my thoughts start to move freely. I have to watch what’s going on around me [...]

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Allerton Park

Brunch at Allerton Park
We decide to try this one Sunday in late March, and what an amazing meal it was: everything from typical breakfast goodies, to soup, salads, meats and vegetables, and a fairly extensive dessert tray. Apparently, they offer the brunch most Sundays from after Thanksgiving until the end of March, serving up to [...]

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A Winter Poem

Snowflakes settle
Noiselessly
On my face
Wet and wild/Wind-whipped

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