..High risk of rip currents today along the shore of Lake Erie...

For those of us who are on shore, it is a superbly glorious day with temps in the low seventies, sunshine, breezes and clouds. This is a gift from the weather fairies in the midst of what has been a hot and humid summer. I hope it lasts for the weekend.

The rip current image is from NOAA.

Just fiddling around

Rome burns - 64

Escher World

Just thinking about my walk yesterday from my office at Midwestern University. My office is on the third floor of building 1. I walked directly over the pedestrian bridge and wound up on the second floor of building 2. I went down to the first floor of building 2 and walked across the Quad straight onto the third floor of building 3. Ground level did not change. This is one of the wonders of working at a venerable institution where the buildings have been potchked together over the years.

Celebrate Butter Tart Day

I missed recognizing Canada Day (July 1) but did not want Butter Tart Day (July 10) to pass without a mention. Butter tarts are a Canadian delicacy of uncertain derivation. There are also a multitude of different opinions about the proper ingredients - raisins or currents or neither; maple syrup or brown sugar; nuts or plain. I am a purist and prefer them without nuts or raisins.

Here is a link to the discussion, "What makes a great butter tart?" and a recipe from the JoyofBaking.com.