Several of the Offrendas on display at the DIA.
Also at the DIA, and visiting from the Musee D'Orsay
in Paris is Monet's Water Lilies! Photography was
allowed! It is a remarkable painting; very meditative.
Delius (English composer who lived in France) had
a similar garden, and his music often seems related in
mood and spirit.
After visiting the museum, we always head up to Woodlawn Cemetery, one of the major Detroit cemeteries. A stroll through Woodlawn is an adventure in marble. It is beautifully landscaped and very fun to visit...
Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit
Deb on the main "street."
Some of the tombs.
Stained glass on back wall of tomb.
The Dodge Mausoleum.
Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit.
Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit
After a very chilly, breezy walk through part of the cemetery (it is huge), we went to nearby Ferndale for lunch, to Woodward Avenue Brewery. This is also part of the tradition, as this time of year they usually have some yummy dark beers. They also have many vegan options on their menu.
Today's beer menu at WAB
My pint of Maple Brown Ale. Yum (*** stars)!
The bar at WAB. There was also a movie crew in here
today, filming (not shown).
Intersection of Woodward Ave. and 9 Mile Rd.
This is a very fun area, with bars, restaurants,
independent shops, cafes, book and comic stores, etc
This is the view from the brewpub windows.
Our vegan pizza at WAB!
We also have an Offrenda at home during this season. Here are a few images of ours. Our new tablecloth is courtesy of my cousin, Cathy. The shot glass is from the memorial service for her late husband, Moreno. Last night it had Laphroig Whiskey in it.
Our in-house Offrenda this year.
Offrenda.
Part of our Offrenda.
Tune in next week, when I hope to attend Brew-Ha-Ha at Fort Street Brewery!
Mapman.
