Photographer. Tenderloin enthusiast. Road trip maker. Iowan. Cyclone.
It is Good Friday, so I need to start today with a devotional. The Centurion near the Cross Scripture Readings: Devotional The presence of Roman soldiers around the crucifixion of Jesus Christ indicates that this was a state-sponsored crucifixion ordered by the Jewish leaders opposed to Jesus’ message. (Incidentally, the… Read More »ISF: 08/08/2024 – Food Vendors
Today is Maundy Thursday and on high holy days, I like to include a devotional in these posts. The “Jesus Blog” has to do some Jesusing every now and again. Wesley Men Lenten & Easter Devotionals 2025 Holy Thursday – April 17, 2025 Gospel Lectionary John 13:1-17, 31b-35 New International… Read More »Love Like This
Last year Jesse and I went to Indianola to watch the National Balloon Classic. I had only been to it one other time, but it is something I want to try going to on the regular. The rough thing about it is, that the weather has to be perfect for… Read More »National Balloon Classic: Arriving
Andy, a railroader since way back, taught me a word a few years back. The term: foamers. It is a derogatory term used by railroaders to describe railfans. The term comes the belief that railfans gets so excited when they see a train, they begin to foam at the mouth.… Read More »Big Boy: Foamers
LOVE! What a great theme! But how many people got their photography juices in motion? Keep scrolling to find out. As of 12:01 PM on Monday, April 4, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks: 1-Suzie Brannen – 1 week2-Jesse Howard – 7 weeks3-Sabas Hernandez – 13 weeks4-Monica Jennings… Read More »WPC – WEEK 500 – LOVE
Time for Day 4 of my food adventure in Austin, Texas. This was the 2nd day of the Computer Mine Conference and is by far the longest day. It involves going to a costume party and having lots awkward small talk. It is an extremely long day, but at least… Read More »Austin Grub: Day 4
Shortly after Elainie and Sabas brought our newest family member into the world I went down to their place and photographed Elawyn. It has taken me an embarrassingly long time to share these images, but I wanted to make sure that everybody had a chance to see the birth announcement.… Read More »Elawyn
Here is the second collection of images from my trip to the Iowa State Fair with Teresa on the 1st Day of the Fair. It involves briefly watching a children’s concert, trying one of the “Best New State Fair Food” finalists, and a trip through the Varied Industry Building to… Read More »ISF: 08/08/2024 – Mermen and Food
Let me step outside myselfWill you try to hold my hand?What if I told youWhen the smoke clearsYou’re the only one who can?I know I’ve tried youDefied and denied youThrown punches in the airClosed my eyes and count to tenPraying you’d still be standing there Hang in there, darling, won’t… Read More »Someone to Belong To
It undeniably sucks when an SEC team wins anything. But it is even worse when college basketball season ends in such a manner. Now everything is super sad. I try to describe being a sports fan like this to people that aren’t a sports fan: Watching your favorite team is… Read More »Roundball Oracles Year 20 Final Standings
Last time we looked at Big Boy pictures, it was just starting to fire up and leave Boone. I was camped on top of the Iowa 17 bridge that goes over the railroad tracks and Old 30. Here is the next collection of images: The last few images were taken… Read More »Big Boy: Leaving Boone
COMMERCIAL! What a great theme! But how many people got their photography juices in motion? Keep scrolling to find out. As of 12:01 PM on Monday, March 31, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks: *1-Mary Green – 2 weeks2-Jesse Howard – 6 weeks3-Sabas Hernandez – 12 weeks4-Monica Jennings… Read More »WPC – WEEK 499 – COMMERCIAL
Time for Day 3 of my food adventure in Austin, Texas. This is the first day the Computer Mine Conference was actually going on. Which means that some of my meals would start being free. After Day 2, this is what was left in my per diem account: $292.32 I… Read More »Austin Grub: Day 3
I followed the Big Boy for a bit as it left Boone. It didn’t leave Boone on time, so sitting and waiting for it took a lot longer than I expected. I at first took some pictures looking south as they prepared it to leave, then I camped on top… Read More »Big Boy: Boone Morning
Today is Andree’s birthday so I need to wish him a happy birthday. Happy birthday Dre!! If you don’t know, Andree is the one in the picture that isn’t Russell! I hope your birthday is filled with the finest culinary offerings Chicago has to offer! Time to start sharing pictures… Read More »ISF: 08/08/2024 – 1st Stops
Can’t like you in the morningLove you at nightCan’t hate all your wrongsAnd only want all your rights Can’t treat you like a strangerWhen you ain’t aroundTreat you like a loverWe’re out on the town ‘Cause that ain’t how love is madeThat ain’t how love is madeIt’s all or nothingGotta… Read More »That’s How Love is Made
The final town I stopped in for the 2024 RAGBRAI was Milo. They had a fun theme of Milo-ritaville. They had all sorts of Jimmy Buffett themed decorations and activities. I’m not a fan of Jimmy Buffett (nobody tell Tim), but it was a fun setup. Here are the pictures:… Read More »RAGBRAI: Milo(ritaville)
It is the first day of April… which means that I should share all the March selfies for THE SELFIE PROJECT. I didn’t travel very much in March. I’d hoped to travel more, but both of Iowa State’s basketball teams had disappointing ends to their seasons. So I mostly just… Read More »Selfie Project – March 2025
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE Who are your favorite submitters? Obviously all of you are my favorites. But the real ones do 4 things. This isn’t to single Mary out. It is just an example I have from this week. Those are great pictures, but they can barely… Read More »WPC – WEEK 498 – TRANSPORTATION
Time for Day 2 of my food adventure in Austin, Texas. The lame one. With all the music and no SPAM Museum. After Day 1, this is what was left in my per diem account: $317.90 Lowell and I began putting the rooms (that were available to us) together about… Read More »Austin Grub: Day 2
I haven’t shared any picture I took for THE BOONE ART CENTER PROJECT since October. During the winter months it is a little harder to track down these images. With the dawn of spring, hopefully it won’t be so many months before I can share a Gallery Eleven. If you… Read More »Boone Art Center Gallery Ten