Red sky at night

We were driving home last night from my parents' house up north when we saw this scene building from the west. A heavy downpour had just ended and the sun was just beginning to set. The exact combinations of light and moisture in the air had created what looked like a yellowy-red firestorm. It was crazy. And a little scary.

So, like any normal person, I went home and googled it. I then found this: an old folklore used to predict the weather, "Red sky at night, sailors' delight. Red sky at morning, sailors' take warning". It was right, it did not rain today. There was a whole scientific explanation here from the Library of Congress, but it kind of ruined the majestic beauty of it all. Sometimes it's nice just to look out the window and be amazed by something bigger than yourself.

Out and About: Pabst Pubcast

If you were listening to 88.9FM last Friday you might have heard them cut live to the Pabst for a special pubcast with Sharon Van Etten, Tennis, and Yellow Ostrich before the they took the stage that night. Pubcasts are sort of impromptu radio shows from the Pabst Theater pub with touring artists. Not all artists do pub casts, but normally, you can find out about these secret shows by entering a contest at radiomilwaukee.org or follow @PabstTheater to get updates and directions the day of. You might have to be a little flexible and run over the theater at a moment's notice, but these little-known shows are great to see in person! Tennis was great, btw.

Out and About: Monograham Paper

Last week I took a little field trip to Delafield to check out Monograham Paper & Gifts. I was in desperate need of good birthday cards and upcoming Mother's Day cards. And I was in luck. Monograham was chock-full of beautiful designed items. They carry the lines I love like Rifle Paper Co., Knot & Bow, Field Notes, Bellocq Tea, Smock, and Baggu. Suffice to say, I was going nuts!! I found the selection to be far better than Broadway Paper, so I'll be making the hike "out west" whenever I need to stock up again.
Check out Monograham's large 4 room store in downtown Delafield at 719 Genessee St. They're open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday and for appointments. They do great custom invites which you can see on their website and blog.