Category Archives: Travel

Back after a long absence (blamed entirely on the pandemic!)

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Katherine Wikoff

This is my first post since February, so hello! The details behind my long absence don’t really matter, because, really,  haven’t we all been dealing with the same troubles for months now? But basically, long story short: I teach college, … Continue reading →

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Clipping a Snowbird’s Wings

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Sometime last winter I began thinking about how nice it would be someday when I’m older to spend the colder months of the year in a warmer climate. When I started casually thinking about where, I got it in my … Continue reading →

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Saving the Environment

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Two items seen in my hotel room (I’m attending an academic conference in Chicago). We humans are a remarkably flexible species. To wit: I repeat: So . . . an ethical dilemma. Chicago sits right on Lake Michigan, one of … Continue reading →

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New Milwaukee Bucks Arena – Entrance at Juneau and 6th

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Katherine Wikoff

Progress on the new Milwaukee Bucks arena (official name: Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center, or WESC, Wikipedia article here) has been slow but steady. Here’s what appears to be an entrance to the complex at the corner of Juneau Avenue … Continue reading →

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Remo’s Footlong Hotdogs

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Katherine Wikoff

A visit home is not complete without a stop “in town” (because my parents live somewhat “out”) at Remo’s for a footlong hotdog with sauce. They keep frozen pint containers in back, so it’s easy to take some home to … Continue reading →

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The World of the Train (Ten-Foot Poles and a Mother and Child Reunion)

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

That’s how it feels when you board the train: like you’ve entered into a self-contained world that moves, as if inside a tube, through the outside environment. Amtrak is the only way to go! If I can possibly manage it in … Continue reading →

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Ghost Sign (#2) – Seen in the French Quarter

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

I think maybe this was supposed to be a sign for Tutt’s liver pills, except there’s a window where the “T” would have gone. The photos below are from the first two hits from Google News, one from “The Florence … Continue reading →

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Storm Clouds over Mulate’s

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

We’ve had some thunderstorms this week in New Orleans. Thankfully I was inside during the worst one Monday evening. Incredibly powerful thunder and lightning, and very low in the sky…seemingly right overhead! I took this photo as I left the … Continue reading →

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What movie does my hotel shower remind you of?

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

Yeah, me too😄 I made sure all the doors were locked before I stepped in!

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The French Quarter

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

Well, a very busy day at the actual conference yesterday, so the “French Quarter” post isn’t going up till today. My co-author Cindy and I presented our paper, and I think we have a great topic that I hope to … Continue reading →

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