Andy, Birthdays, Naima, Self-Portrait, Still Life, Tenderloining, Teresa

I Scream: Polk City Field Work

Today is Naima’s birthday! But you already know that because it is on the physical Photography 139 Calendar and because I have no doubt that many of you have shown up today to shower her with gifts.

Happy birthday Naima!


Colorful - Alternate

Naima's Dickcissel Adventure

Naima at Dickcissel Park

Naima at Dickcissel

Naima at Dickcissel

Naima Blue Filter Test

Yellow Filter Test

Naima vs. Mother Goose

The New Hotness

If You're Looking for Hope

Naima at Ledges

WPC - ANIMAL ALTERNATE

Lensbaby Velvet 85

Assemblage

You're So Good When You're Bad

I Wore Makeup When We Dated

I hope it was a great birthday! I hope we went for a car ride or to the park or you got some alley time or you got to poop in the neighbor’s yard or that Stan gave you treats or maybe even I even took you to church or out to lunch or we went to Dairy Queen for a pup cup or that I got you a new pig or a new hedge hog or a new area rug. I hope we did some or all of these things. But I know for sure you got more than your fair share of treats.

Happy birthday Naima!

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A few Sundays back Teresa, Andy, and I went out for lunch after church. After lunch, which we ate at Jester Park, Teresa and I went looking for ice cream.

I saw this sign hanging in a Jester Park bathroom:


I Scream: The Creamery

But when we showed up at the Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness center, they didn’t have any ice cream. They had sold out the previous day. However, since we were near Polk City, we busted over there to try The Creamery.


I Scream: The Creamery
Located on the Polk City Town Square, it is easy to find.

I Scream: The Creamery
The day we were there, there was a long line that extended out the door. But the staff was efficient and we got through quickly.

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

I Scream: The Creamery

If I remember correctly, I went with Ultimate Brownie. What I do remember for sure is that it was delicious! I believe they serve Ashby ice cream, which always hits the spot.

Of course, you know I subscribe to the Ted Lasso philosophy on ice cream:

Ice cream is the best. It’s kinda like seeing Billy Joel perform live. Never disappoints.

I would definitely hit up The Creamery if I was near Polk City again. But I would get something different than my standard cone. I saw this kid get some kind of bubble gum ice cream thing and it looked amazing. I don’t know what it was, but I want one.

You can find The Creamery at:

221 West Broadway
Polk City, Iowa

It is open during the summer from 12 PM to 9 PM seven days a week.

For next Sunday’s food adventure, I didn’t even leave my house.