Sunday, June 14, 2015

The Porches of Capitol Hill

It's just another well needed space for a home. Some are much more decorative than functional. But they all have a few common elements - usually white pillars, rocking chairs or swings, and plants. The larger town homes usually don't have them - the well manicured secret gardens and seating arrangements are behind the house out of the view of the passers by. Depending on the time of the day and the season of the year, they can be filled with visitors and family members alike - chatting, drinking iced tea or perhaps a mint julep, and the sound of children playing makes for a perfect movie set. It's a very southern kind of thing. The porches on Capitol Hill remind me of a time long past, but the architectural style is very inviting. It's in the 90's now and not a soul was seen on this Sunday morning as we strolled through the neighborhood trying to stay in the shade. There must have been other things to do at this time to keep the residents away from these peaceful places. But I love the charm of it all - which is one reason we like living here. Hot weather makes you slow down, something we didn't have nearly enough of when we lived in Milwaukee. We are fortunate to have at least a tiny patio attached to our condo. I can't imagine not being able to walk outside and take a seat in the open air. But it's much more fun when that outside space faces the sidewalk. 














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