Polka at Oktoberfest

Berks County, Pennsylvania, where I live, has a very big population of Germanic descent. This makes the first weekend of October fun because Oktoberfest is a big deal at the local German clubhouse. (It’s also a lot of fun going to the viewing party when the Germans win the World Cup final) Continue reading Polka at Oktoberfest

Akisbot

Say hello to Akisbot. He’s a friendly robot who takes joy in finding and destroying spambots for Akismet. I’ve been refining and improving this illustration for a little while now and I really like how it has improved. He’s a lot friendlier looking than the original version, which is certainly what he should be. Continue reading Akisbot

Union Station Grand Hall

We visited the gorgeous Union Station in Kansas City on a walking food/history tour. This 850,000 square foot building, with original architectural details, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The Grand Hall is stunning with 95-foot high ceilings, three 3500-pound chandeliers, and a 6-foot wide clock hanging in the archway. It also has a … Continue reading Union Station Grand Hall