Polk Co. Courthouse

[The Barbarian]

 

[Designer]

I like the concept of naming the courthouse as the main subject in spite of the fact that the building is nearly obscured by lots of stuff. Interesting.

 

[The Barbarian]

Downtown Des Moines has become a vibrant place in recent years. This catches the spirit of the place, I think.

 

[480sparky]

Headed to the Farmer's Market?

 

[The Barbarian]

Yep. We were there last week. Mrs. B found a great metal sculpture of Cy. I put it in the garden. And I thought "hey how about a little solar light to light it up at night?"

Didn't anticipate this.

Scary-looking at that size.

 

[Designer]

Mrs. B found a great metal sculpture of Cy.

At first glance, I read that as Herky, even though I'm an ISU alum.

 

[The Barbarian]

What's a Herky?

 

[Designer]

Speaking of THE DEVIL:

U of Iowa Professor Worried That the School’s Hawk Mascot Is Too Scary for Students to Handle

 

[The Barbarian]

Resmiye Oral? Close, but I can think of a better description.