Went downtown to Starbucks to get a Grande French Roast with a shot of espresso (admissions folks generally caffeinate aggressively at this time of year). I was reminded what a treat walking in downtown Appleton can be if you look up and check out the details above the upper floors of the College Avenue storefronts:
![](http://blogs.lawrence.edu/admissions/files/2012/03/SBX1-768x1024.jpg)
![](http://blogs.lawrence.edu/admissions/files/2012/03/cornice-o-rama2-1024x768.jpg)
So next time you’re in Appleton, remember: when you’re looking around, also look up.