This week’s trip to Milwaukee was short but full of wonders.
First stop: a pilgrimage to my dear friend Katie’s childhood home to reconnect with her parents and the lucky Otis.
Otis and his parental units
Next came an evening at the Lynden Sculpture Garden with a well attended presentation on A Home of Her Own followed by a book signing. The event was sponsored by Bronze Optical, Lynden, Milwaukee Reads, and Historic Milwaukee, Inc.. Thanks to all, and especially to Margy Stratton, Polly Morris, and my hosts, Will Fellows and Bronze, for putting this event together.
On Thursday morning I gave a finishing techniques workshop at Lynden, where this set of instructions, complete with injunction to use the Golden Rule, was posted on the wall:
Remember, keep your hands to your slef!
I was delighted to have a chance to visit Bronze Optical before driving back to Bloomington.
Will and Bronze in the gorgeous front room at Bronze Optical. After seeing the loving care with which these two fixed up and furnished their place of business, and having heard them discuss their approach to fitting clients with just the right eyewear, I must confess that I am fantasizing about a long-distance consultation.
Stay posted for details of Will’s talk in Bloomington in May 2014!
A Home of Her Own 
It sounds like the trip was a success! I’m so happy. You should most definitely consult with Bronze Optical! I will give you $ for Christmas and you can put it toward a pair of MUCH NEEED glasses. Those are obviously men of integrity and by the looks if the shop I would like to visit it as well : )
I love you and again, congratulations!!!!!
Mag
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