I love it when two things that I like are randomly thrown together. I especially like it when it is a surprise. This was the case when I sat down to watch the most recent episode of Diggnation.
As the episode began, the kids were in Rockefeller Plaza in some MSNBC themed cafe. And who was there playing bartender for them? It was none other than Rachel Maddow! Craziness. She is a part of the conversation throughout the whole episode, but I've just included a small clip here:
This informational sign mentions man mad water!
After educating myself on Backyard Wildlife Habitat, I continued down into the basement to walk the nature trail. I didn't spend much time reading the educational material around the basement...er...nature trail, but I was pretty impressed with the amount of time and resources that must have been spent creating a quaint little nature walk in the basement of a store located less than five miles from a state park.
As the trail winds in a simple loop filling the entire basement, all around you are digital reproductions of what is most likely sounds of Indiana "back yard" wildlife. Everywhere you look there are hundreds of ideas on how to decorate your back yard (or basement). Nature, however, isn't always as relaxing as plaster rocks and bird song CDs...
Turning the corner at the back of the nature trail...er...basement, I saw a frightful sight! A hole in the foundation of the west wall was emanating an eerie red glow, and lo! Through the crimson blaze, there appeared a figure that sent shivers down my spine and continues to haunt my dreams to this very day. The rare Indiana Giant Tarantula! This elusive and reclusive species makes its home in the walls of basements all across the Hoosier state. If you don't eat your vegetables, it comes and steals you away in your sleep!
Last weekend, Heidi was in a wedding at the Indian-Kentuck Baptist Church which is near Canaan, Indiana. According to the historical marker out front:Luckily, Canaan is only 20 minutes or so from Madison, Indiana where we stayed. Although I've heard about Madison from many people and am aware that there is a relatively famous boat race there, I've never actually been there. Historic downtown is pretty nice.Indian-Kentuck
Baptist Church
EST. 1812
The second oldest Baptist Church in Indiana. This congregation has moved three times, and has had five church buildings. The first location was on Toddy's Branch, the second, Copeland Ridge, the last three were erected on the present site. The fourth church (which was on the present site), was destroyed in the April 3, 1974 tornado. The present building was dedicated September 28, 1975.
For me, the highlight of our downtown promenades was The Red Pepper. There were lots of good looking food items on the menu. We had a hard time deciding. I ended up going with the Pesto Turkey Panini thereby making my tongue and tummy content. Heidi was also very satisfied with her California Club.
Aside from strolling up and down a good portion of Main St and walking on the river walk. We also managed to spend a couple of hours in Clifty Falls State Park. The park really isn't that big, but there are several small waterfalls and some decent hiking. We drove down to where Tunnel Falls is, walked down to have a look at it and hike a little bit of the trail there. We were dressed for a wedding rehearsal and dinner, so we were ill equipped for a jaunt through the tunnel/cave that was on the trail.
Congratulations to Lisa and Josh Roberts!
