or museums getting better? Last Friday, I took the day off and spent it in Springfield, IL. We went to the Lincoln Museum, The Dana Thomas House, and Darcy's Pint for lunch.
The Lincoln Museum was very impressive. I really enjoyed it. I don't want to give too much away, but I like that they didn't paint Lincoln into the picture-perfect president. They painted him in a realistic light. He was a politician, and therefore made some political decisions. He was a controversial leader, but he was still one of our greatest presidents. I enjoyed the realism and think it is very important to teach.
The Dana Thomas was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. I just stood in the house with my mouth dropped open like some sort of crazy idiot. Wow. The genius of this man cannot be expressed in words. Since he completely revolutionized design, we need completely revolutionized adjectives to describe it. I could stand in the entry foyer for hours and just point out the small details that Wright alone created and designed and how it changed history. Public Tours will cease on December 1st as of today. If you are in the neighborhood, take a gander at a modern marvel.
Of course, since we were in Springfield, we had to eat a horseshoe at Darcy's. I had the Buffalo chicken with layers of crispy crinkle cut fries and the best cheese sauce poured over the everthing. This is comfort food at its best.
What a great day.
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2 comments to Am I Getting Old:
you are getting old because all I watch is CNBC and Fox Business not because I have to but because I like it!!!! I also listen to npr and not top 20 anymore why you say......???? yes I am going to say it, because it is to loud and it does not sound like music (however snoop doggy dog still does sound like music to me).
Well, it all sounds interesting & all, but I think maybe you are getting old. My mom tried to talk me into going with her to the Lincoln museum just a couple of weeks ago & I have to say I am not quite there yet.
FLW of course is still cool though! So maybe just focus on that a little more next time you are feeling a bit old.
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