bookless

jagger

alone

judy

end papers

doom

nose print

Last night, the hubs and I attended a fundraiser to build a new library in downtown Madison. The Central Library had been wiped clean of books and had been turned into a three-story art gallery! Apparently, it was the event of the year, because when we arrived (fashionable late at 9), there was a line of a hundred or so people lined up to get in. Many of the displays were book themed, but not all. I particularly loved the framed, signed, end papers. There was a DJ in the basement, live music on the third floor, and food and drink lines that were just too long for us to bother standing in. I'm not sure they were expecting this massive a turn out.

Now they can afford that Twilight wing I was hoping for.

I took a whole boatload of shots which you can see here.

To see 800+ MORE photos, (you've got nothing else to do, right?) visit this set by the library, including the work in progress, and the photo booth they set up for the night.

I'd also like to note, that this is my 1,000th post! Seems like a lot considering I have maybe two dozen followers, tops. Looking back, I should've called my blog, little miss popular. ;o)

the dairy state

Had to drive over to Jefferson County on Saturday. With camera in tow, this 20 mile trip took me an hour and a half. I'm pretty sure a handful of you can relate. ;o)

gotten pioneer cabin

This cabin from the 1850's, sits across the road from Paradise Springs.

It is currently about 5º out and we are getting 6" of fresh snow. There were a dozen cars off the road on my way home today, and one semi that had plowed right into a guardrail. Glad to have made it back in one piece myself. But, now that I'm all warmed up, I should get out there and shovel so my husband can get into the driveway.

The pugs aren't happy about this one bit. Sure looks pretty from behind a window though.

Stay safe and warm, everybody. Happy Friday!