Madison, right now.

What's it like in Madison, in the beginning of the second half of October? Is it snowing yet? You may wonder. Well, no. It's a brilliantly sunny day with the temperature near 70. You can tell it's getting close to winter by the very long shadows at midday. But State Street is full of young people in short sleeves, strolling along and lolling about in the sidewalk cafés that are everywhere:





Ooh, and rounding the corner -- quick, get a shot -- it's the Bucky wagon, honking the tune "On Wisconsin":