Borealis, in Three Takes

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Verona, Wisconsin, August 2016. I designed this cardigan based on colors I had used last year for a tam. The motif is the same one that I used in this sweater and in this one.

A Hare Crossing, in Three Takes

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Door County, Wisconsin, July 1972. Closer!

A Movie Set, in Three Takes

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Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, October 1990. We did a few touristy things during our first trip to California.

It's the fifth "Poppyversary" ... in Three Takes

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Verona, Wisconsin, August 2011. We brought Poppy home five years ago today.

Blondie, in Three Takes

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Verona, Wisconsin, July 2016. We saw this rascal only a few times last summer, but it has been around quite a bit this year.

A Side Excursion, in Three Takes

During one of the annual, Lithuanian-school picnics, my Dad escorted a few of us to the nearby Fabyan estate.

Near Geneva, Illinois, June 1967. I do not appear in this photograph because I am taking the picture (you can see the camera strap here).

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"While the Fabyans lived on the estate, they employed more than 60 people in positions and maids, gardeners, chauffuers, scientists and farmers. They even employed a sculptor to create numerous stone and concrete fountains, statues and furniture as well as cages for the various wild animals they brought to the [Fox] Riverbank."

Poppy is an aunt, in Three Takes.

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Sun Prairies, Wisconsin, June 14, 2016. Poppy's sister Josette gave birth last week to three pups.

Thanks to our friend Tom for making these photos available to us.

The German Minister's Villa, in Three Takes

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Kaunas, Lithuania, October 2010. In the 1920s, the villa was the site of some swanky diplomatic entertaining. It was also home to a Saint Bernard.

Thanks to the Granddaughter of the American Consul for making this photo available to us.

Turned Reunion

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1972. It's the next decision after a safe arrival.

Easterscapes, in Three Takes

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Suburban Chicago, Spring 1965 or 1966. My Best Friend's Mom, Louise, decorated the house for every holiday.

Alcatraz, in Three Takes

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San Francisco, August 1993. I sent a few trip photos to Mom and wrote, "This is Alcatraz prison, the spot where I caught my vacation cold."

Hello Dolly, in Three Takes

After my Mom retired, she moved in 1991 from our Suburban Chicago home to Madison. Mom's former physician colleagues treated her to a "going-away dinner" at the swank restaurant at the top of the Hancock Tower. Mom found the dinner a bit pretentious—she ordered Quail and reported it felt like she was eating a toad. The highlight of the meal, however, was the location of the women's table: they sat behind a group hosting Dolly Parton.

Suburban Chicago, October 1991. Mom is ready to depart.

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Chicago, Illinois, October 1991. Mom didn't get a photo of herself with Dolly Parton, but you can see Ms. Parton sitting behind Mom's group.

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Chicago, Illinois, October 1991. Ms. Parton was most gracious when Mom took her photo. Mom—who is quite tiny—still remarks about how small Dolly Parton was.

She Bolts, in Three Takes

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Verona, Wisconsin, February 18, 2016. The youngster doesn't linger at the roadside.

She has two escorts, in Three Takes

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Verona, Wisconsin, January 30, 2016. A doe came by yesterday with two young bucks. I doubt this is our Mama and her twins because those youngsters did not have antlers last week. Perhaps these are last year's offspring.

Sunbathing Reunion

Brookfield Zoo, January 1973. Enjoy the winter warmth.

November Scamper, in Three Takes

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Verona, Wisconsin, 2014. It's easy to blend in here.

A Ghost Town, in Three Takes

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Near Flathead Lake, Montana, July 1987. Be cautious when you snoop around: people still live in some of these cabins.

The Car Wash, in Three Takes

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Madison, Wisconsin, October 9, 2015. I haven't been to a full-service car wash in about 15 years. I was shocked by the prices! But I was relieved to see this pair still gracing the cashier's station.