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See no evil (“Behind the Walls”)

words and images Posted on June 25, 2022 by dlschirfJune 28, 2022
June 25, 2022, third full day in Ann Arbor

I woke up with a charley horse in my right calf. Then I put weight on my straightened right leg and quickly took it off. When that nerve isn’t happy, I’m not happy — or able to stand or walk. I settled in with Stacy Schiff’s The Witches and tried to baby my leg for a few hours. Then for a few hours more. 

That didn’t work, and my inactivity made me feel guilty. 

Finally I dragged myself out. After a brief rest in the campus park a block away (yes, that’s sad) I decided I was up to walking to Nickels Arcade.

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On the way I passed the State Theatre. I like the old-school tile although I’m not tall enough to capture the entire name. It looked like the theatre had been taken over by a Target store, but I found out later Target had replaced another retailer in the building, Urban Outfitters.

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Coming attractions for the Michigan Theater (note ”er” vs. ”re”) down the street (Liberty):

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I reached Nickels Arcade and thought I’d check out the Peace Corps medallion Roadside America claims is nearby. That required walking several more blocks south on State Street (hint, Roadside America: No, it’s not near University). I found the building but didn’t have the steam left to go around it to find the medallion. I’ll regret that, I’m sure. Well, here’s a Nickels Arcade marker instead:

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I did spot this other Roadside America attraction across the street — it’s hard to miss. Whimsically called “See No Evil” by Roadside America, it seems especially appropriate for the times.

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Another sculpture dominated the museum’s lawn.

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Finally I limped back to Nickels Arcade for iced coffee and a cookie at Comet Coffee, to Sava’s for a drink and dinner, and to the park area for a bit of shaded rest before limping back to my room.

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I don’t think I ever posted this marker before. It’s across Huron from the bed and breakfast.

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5,171 steps so far at 20:24. I would have sworn it was at least 7,500. Each painful.

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