Tag Archives: Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Courthouse, details at sunset

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Katherine Wikoff

Intense evening sunlight strikes at an angle that reveals intricacies of stonework detail on the Neoclassical facade of the courthouse. Taken at the corner of Wells and 10th Street in downtown Milwaukee earlier tonight.

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“Milwaukeehenge” – Reflections on the Equinox Sunset

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Katherine Wikoff

Absolutely gorgeous sunsets the past few nights here in Milwaukee. At this time of year, the setting sun aligns perfectly with the east–west streets of downtown Milwaukee such that the tall buildings frame it like Stonehenge. Which, of course, has … Continue reading →

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(Somer) Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Katherine Wikoff

Our dog is never happier than when she’s outside on a sunny day, soaking up the rays in her backyard. On the other hand, she is terrified of thunderstorms, to the point where she needs medication (trazodone) to get through … Continue reading →

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Miller Valley, Milwaukee

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Katherine Wikoff

So, I have barely posted so far in 2026. Being interim chair of my department at Milwaukee School of Engineering has been TIME CONSUMING, to say the least. June 30 is my last day as chair; our regular chair returns … Continue reading →

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Scary-looking April sky

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Katherine Wikoff

Saw this scary-looking sky as I drove westward yesterday on my way home from downtown Milwaukee. I wasn’t able to find another good, open spot to take another picture with my phone turned sideways to get a landscape orientation, for … Continue reading →

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Narnia

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Katherine Wikoff

We had a major snowfall in the Midwest over the weekend. Saturday was a cozy, “inside” day, watching the snow fall like powdered sugar gently sifted over white frosting. Yesterday was an “outside” day, cleaning off the cars, clearing away … Continue reading →

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“THE ONE”

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Katherine Wikoff

Yesterday afternoon I was walking through the galleries on the second floor of my building (Grohmann Museum on the Milwaukee School of Engineering campus), when I saw this cozy little nook in a way I hadn’t before. So I took … Continue reading →

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Stacked II

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Katherine Wikoff

They even look good stored atop their wheeled platform rack!

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Golden Rose Window, Church of the Gesu

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Katherine Wikoff

Took this photo last night of the Rose Window at the Church of the Gesu on the campus of Marquette University in downtown Milwaukee. To say I’m stunned by its beauty would be an understatement. Maybe I’ve just never seen … Continue reading →

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Grohmann Museum Reflection on a Drizzly Afternoon

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Katherine Wikoff

Taken this afternoon around 4:00 PM while walking back to my office from class. I’ve shot several pictures of the museum via this puddle over the years. See a couple of them HERE if you’re interested. I like raindrops falling … Continue reading →

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