2013 Photos of the Week
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Still smilin’ Happy birthday, Barbara!—23 March 2013 This isn’t glamorous or artistic; but, I think it’s notable. Here’s a group of good sports, of varying levels of ability/experience, who love their friend enough to play hockey for an hour in celebration of her birthday. A bunch more of us love her just as much, and served as cheering section.
![<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)
