2013 Photos of the Week
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“Sharp cats wear cool hats.” Magic Hat #9 bottle caps—3 July 2013 I’ve never been a beer drinker; but, this “not quite Pale Ale” works for me. Plus, the bottle caps have silly messages! We started summer entertaining weeks ago. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans. Happy Thursday to the rest of you.
![<b>Missing in action
The University of Illinois—21 June 2010</b>
In August, The Alma Mater statue was removed for much-needed restoration. Because there is a strong tradition of having a graduation photo taken with Alma, the plan was for a May 4 return to campus—a week in advance of commencement. Unfortunately, the damage was even more severe than expected. [I received this timely news on the day of my post (5/8/13): http://news.illinois.edu/news/13/0508alma_app.html.]](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photo-of-the-Week/2013-Photos-of-the-Week/i-bdZ5FCs/1/3d7d0b95/Ti/U%20of%20I%202010%2006%2021%20099-Ti.jpg)
![<b>It’s about bloomin’ time!
Japanese weeping cherry tree—30 April 2013</b>
A couple weeks ago, I celebrated this tree’s 11th anniversary. In that time, we’ve gone from winter to spring to summer weather (and we’re about to drop 30 degrees again, and get more rain). I’m just glad conditions allowed me to shoot as soon as it bloomed (about 6 weeks later than last year). [For more of this tree: http://bit.ly/PotW13Feb2013 & http://bit.ly/2012JWCbloom]](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photo-of-the-Week/2013-Photos-of-the-Week/i-5n3dwpX/0/18479a1a/Ti/30%20April%202013_0008a-Ti.jpg)
![<b>Phil’s got some ‘splainin’ to do!
Chicago Botanic Garden—25 August 2011</b>
The calendar says it’s Spring; but, the near-zero wind chill here belies it! I’m as patient as the next gal [Did you enjoy your day’s laugh? I did!]; but, this is getting to be a bit much. Join me in my vivid imagination, please, for a more pleasant and appropriate view for the day.](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photo-of-the-Week/2013-Photos-of-the-Week/i-q2dR2jr/0/b88ee65f/Ti/Chicago%20Botanic%20Garden%2025%20Aug%202011-0100-Ti.jpg)
