Portmanteau

Exhibition in the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Exhibit features immigrant luggage in a steerage cabin. Join RDP Saturday – Portmanteau RDP SATURDAY: PORTMANTEAU I’m using Jetpack on my phone and can’t figure out how to put the link in the text. Practicing as I hopefully will be posting … More Portmanteau

Pink It Is #3

Grotto Pink Wall detail from one of the circular stairs leading to the upper levels of the Grotto of the Redeemer, West Bend, Iowa. In addition to rose quartz, you can also see the use of crystals, geodes, saltwater shells, and minerals (turquoise). Join BeckyB’s Square in September: In the Pink. Photos must be square, … More Pink It Is #3

Backroads America: Grotto of the Redemption

Holy Row If you are ever near West Bend, Iowa, you must try to visit the Grotto of the Redemption. It is a worthwhile detour, regardless of your religious affiliation or lack thereof.  Father Paul Dobberstein, a German immigrant, began construction of the grotto in 1912 and continued building for 42 years.  He collected materials for … More Backroads America: Grotto of the Redemption