Installing a Brick Path Along the Parkway
Liz has had a brick walkway in mind for some time now – partly as a decorative element, and partly as a means or people to walk through the parkway without stepping on our plants.
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Malevich: Transforming Your Photos into Art
I found an app via Product Hunt a few weeks ago, called Malevich. Named after Kazimir Malevich (the app’s icon is a black square), the app uses neural networks by combining your photos with the artwork of famous artists.
Little Mementos
As we were cleaning last weekend, Liz found something from the large pile of things she got from her mom, when packing up the Frankfort house: a box of Liz’s baby teeth.
Found Note in the Chimney
Mother
I have go(ne) to the little store because you would not take me to the store. I going to get a pop(sicle)
Marianne
Father’s Day in Valparaiso
On Sunday, Liz and I drove over to visit Julie and Bob for Father’s Day. We started off with a late lunch (or early diner) at Industrial Revolution.
Porch Work, Yard Work
It’s still amazing to me that this area was once overrun with day lillies, and that it’s been transformed into a real yard again.
Gregory Alan Isakov @ Thalia Hall
“The Weatherman,” by Gregory Alan Isakov is a favorite album of mine. Tonight, Liz and I got to listen to him perform at Thalia Hall.
Beautifying the Backyard
Similar to what they did for our front yard, Liz came home with an assortment of things for us to plant along our new fence.
Making Plans
As a contrast to Bob’s computer schematics, Liz had her own map (of future backyard plans). I suspect there’s more in store for us in the back, now that we have a new fence back there.
Garden Box Construction, Part 12 (Plus a Full Day Working the Backyard)
With coffee in hand, Liz and I started off the day by going into the backyard and completing the final garden box. We began things in March, and what was supposed to be a weekend project has taken us… more like two months, versus two days.
Backyard Fence Prep Day 4
Until now, I’ve been nervous about us finishing things in time. We’ve been working pretty hard recently (4 out of the last 5 days), and it feels like we’ve rushed right back into a period of busyness immediately after our vacation.
Backyard Fence Prep Day 3
Me showing off a really large and really old garden stake that was buried in the ground. Presumably, the top half rusted away at some point. Who knows how long this has been here?
More Early Artwork by Liz
“When I grow up, I want to be a vet. Do you know why I want to be a vet? Because I like animals. I think they are cute. I hope I get a snake and a lizard and a horse.”
Sealing the Basement Walls, and Backyard Fence Prep Day 2
Did I mention that we encountered some brick during the course of our work?
Sealing the Basement Walls, and Backyard Fence Prep Day 1
We’re working with a company to handle the old fence removal and new fence installation. Though we’ve gotten more used to the idea of us doing most things ourselves… nearly everyone we’ve spoken with has recommended we hire someone to handle the actual fence installation.