Monthly Archives: September 2019

Lex Allen’s “love letter” to Milwaukee

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

If you live in Milwaukee, you’ve probably already seen this joyful music video. If you haven’t, you’ll fall in love with both Lex Allen and the city they showcase so beautifully. The song is “Let Go.” Enjoy! šŸ™‚

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Better research using Google’s lesser-known search tools

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Research is so boring. Except when you find amazing stuff that totally elevates your work. Then it’s actually cool. People like learning new things, gaining new insights, pulling back the curtain to see who’s really pulling the levers behind the … Continue reading →

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PA ST

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Abandoned for years, the old Pabst Brewing complex on the west end of downtown Milwaukee was redeveloped over the past decade by the Zilber Property Group. The area contains many of the brewery’s original buildings, with their signature crenallated rooftop … Continue reading →

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Peaceful country evening

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Looking through my camera roll and doing some housekeeping (because I take far more photos than I want to keep), I found this picture taken in August while visiting my parents. This is the view from their patio. Itā€™s such … Continue reading →

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Groovy Windows

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Taken yesterday near the corner of Water and State in downtown Milwaukee.

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Best Quality Furniture Co. SALE SALE

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

I donā€™t know why this store caught my eye as I was driving home from work last week. Stores of this sort are ubiquitous in the central city. Each has such a strong personality, such a distinctly individual character, especially … Continue reading →

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What You Can Learn About The Danger Of Assumption From The Original Woodstock Festival …

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Great post from Rob Campbell, a British advertising executive. I love his blog, which is wide ranging and both very funny and very insightful. Read on to learn at least one reason Tommy James & the Shondells didnā€™t endure as … Continue reading →

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LIttle Free Library ā€“ There’s a book!

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Actually there are THREE books! The Little Free Library Book (2015) tells the official story of the Little Free Library movement and contains a forward by Todd Bol, the founder of Little Free Libraries, who built the first one in … Continue reading →

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Black and white versions (for Roseā¤ļø)

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Rose asked in a comment if I could share a black-and-white version of the Grohmann Museum photo from my last post. Here are two slightly different B/W versions. One has more contrast and the blacks are pretty crushed, so you … Continue reading →

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Grohmann Museum, 5:40pm, September 10

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Taken shortly before I left work last night. The museum closes at 5:00, so most lights were off, making for the contrast between late afternoon sunlight and dim galleries. The Grohmann has a really interesting special exhibit right right now, … Continue reading →

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