Very small stack of "reading"..."still reading"..."to read"
Many accounts in many states, took me on the road to many places...obviously. 🙄 Not every destination was a big city...I was thankful for that. Lots of in-betweens, along with the small towns that sparked a curiosity, and caused me to wonder...what was the appeal...where was the appeal? Not one to judge, though, as I didn't know the story. I do have an affinity for the small and in-between, as there is always a story. It's hard to see the small become even smaller, while still showing pride seen in banners, intermittently placed along Main Street. I saw, appreciated the effort and expense, and praised what was left to be praised, when visiting accounts.
Driving west from Madison, my chosen route sometimes took me through Spring Green, on my way to my next visit. If Spring Green rings any bell for you, it's most likely due to the presence of Taliesin, the home that Frank Lloyd Wright designed, built, and lived in, for approximately 50 years. Spring Green is in Wisconsin's Driftless Area. Google it, and see how beautiful it is for yourself...hills, valleys, rivers, and more hills and valleys. The area isn't forested with coniferous trees, as much of Wisconsin is, but with the beautiful deciduous, deep-green leafy trees, that also abound in the state.
The first time I ran across the small "Taliesin" sign along the highway, I did a double-take, turned around, and drove past Frank Lloyd Wright's home, beautifully perched on a small hill, directly across from the Wisconsin River. The beautiful and bucolic countryside setting, truly belies Taliesin's history. Unless one delves into Frank Lloyd Wright's life, via biographies and documentaries, it's easy to be blissfully unaware that the man considered by many to be the "greatest architect," lived a life that included, much uncertainty...and devastating tragedy.
Currently, I'm reading "Loving Frank", by Nancy Horan, loaned to me by a friend. I'm taking my time with it, as it's a great delving into Frank's adult life's many turns. I do recommend. I've also read a couple of other biographies on FLW...if you have an interest, peruse what's available, and start with whichever book you choose...I pretty much guarantee you won't stop with one.
This book sits on my coffee table, full-time. Lovely to pick up every now and then, while enjoying morning coffee. Takes you to some places you've seen, and many more that you haven't.
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