I accidentally tossed Mr. M's wool cap in the wash. In a hot water wash, because I thought I was sterilizing a bunch of old pot holders.

It's teeny now. Really teeny.

He really likes that cap, even though he has about a dozen in different materials but exactly the same dorky style.

I haven't told him yet.

Apparently, if you build this in my neck of Iowa, the dogs will poop on it.





Which leaves the question, what is it? A lawn enhancement? Creative storage when you've run out of garage space? Or some form of deliberately kitschy found art?

( another view of the ...installation )

And Happy Mother's Day to all the moms on my FL!

When I left off, I was writing about going to Italy and being overwhelmed by Florence. Our last full day there, we hit the countryside and were overwhelmed by Tuscany in general.



( towers, churches, wine and gelato )

Next: England