Stop, Tarry Awhile...
...and enjoy the peace of the Univerity Botanical Gardens. After a week of histrionics (my own) I needed a little countryside, so I went to the least-countryside-like spot you could find, the manicured and manipulated gardens right here in town. Well worth a visit when you come and there's even a shiny new cafe being built. I'll have a double-decaf, extra foam, moccha latte with sprinkles, thanks.