Photographer. Tenderloin enthusiast. Road trip maker. Iowan. Cyclone.
I kind of hate historical inaccuracy to a degree. I read something about an email that has been frequently forwarded about the hardships suffered by the men that signed The Declaration of Independence. It is sad enough that most people think we “declared” our independence on the 4th of July.… Read More »The Price They Simplified
Last Sunday in church Phil quoted from Henri Nouwen’s book Wounded Healer. The quote struck me as being somewhat profound, so I thought I would share it because it is something that I have been thinking about all week. Compassion is not pity. Pity lets us stay at a distance.… Read More »Compassion
Happy Birthday Jen! For more pictures of Jen, you can visit the SmugMug Gallery or click on the link below: Pictures of Jen Ensley-Gorshe Admittedly there are a few random pictures of other people taken on her wedding day scattered through this album.
Today is the anniversary of the publication of one of the great literary works of the 20th century. Today is the anniversary of the publication of Gone with the Wind. But as interesting as the story of the great villain Scarlett O’Hara is, the story of how Gone with the… Read More »Capital Punishment
I believe that I have figured out what almost everything is in my yard, except for one thing. Look at the picture below: Anybody out there know what this thing might be? I understand, that this perhaps isn’t the best picture for plant identification purposes.
On Friday night, Ames on the Half Shell finally was not rained out and that was a good thing. The band was Otter and they put on a great show. I’ve posted a few pictures from the show in the ALBUM DELETED. Or you can click on the photo or… Read More »Otter
Monica was featured in a recent article in The Ogden Reporter. In case you missed it, I have kindly placed the text below: Monica Henning Sharpens he Styling Skills Monica Henning of Roland sharpened her professional edge and took her hair coloring and cutting talent to the next level at… Read More »News from the Dawg Pound
It is often, most likely, mistaught to the children of America that George Washington chopped down a cherry tree. The story is used as an example of George Washington’s veracity. I’ve heard the story, but what is most intriguing about the story to me is why he would chop down… Read More »I Can Not Tell A Lie
I was yet to be satisfied with my images of the alliums, so I wandered back for a 3rd session with the night and the flowers. When I look at these pictures, I recall the words of Marc Chagall: “Art is the unceasing effort to compete with the beauty of… Read More »Night Flowers: Session 3
A lifetime ago I knew this girl that was entering a wet t-shirt contest. She was explaining to Jesse, Jay and I her strategy for winning this contest. We tried our best to explain to her that there really is only one strategy for winning a wet t-shirt contest. That… Read More »Skin to Win
On Saturday, June 20, 2009 I headed to Ottumwa with Sara to help Jen and Derrick with the house that they are trying to unload down there. Before we left, we stopped for lunch at George the Chili King. I had never eaten there, but I called Jen to see… Read More »Abstemious
After the failures of the first night, I made some adjustments and went out and took some more night flower pictures: Much more was learned.
This is a video of Jesse eating an onion. Why? Because he said that he could and Schmidt and I doubted him. Well perhaps doubt is the wrong term, because we wanted to see him do it. But now we have devised a new goal for Jesse. We want him… Read More »The Grand Slam
Today is Bloomsday. There is a good chance that if you aren’t Irish or a Lit Major, that you have never heard of Bloomsday. To be frankly honest, until today I did not know about the existence of Bloomsday. But you can bet your bottom dollar that it will be… Read More »Happy Bloomsday
I bought a new camera recently. If you are lucky (very lucky) you might even get to see it someday. If you are blessed beyond belief, you may actually get to even touch it someday. I’ve been experimenting with taking pictures of flowers at night with this new camera. That… Read More »Night Flowers: Session 1
It rained on Friday night, therefore Ames on the Half Shell got moved inside. I have some pictures in the Snapshots Gallery from show put on by the Burnin’ Sensations. Just click on the picture of me and Matt below. Burnin’ Sensations This week the band is The Josh Davis… Read More »Burnin’ Sensations
Today is Shannon’s birthday. Last night, for the 2nd straight year, The Burnin’ Sensations sang her Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday Shannon! To view even more pictures of Shannon, click on the link below the picture. More Pictures of Shannon
Last Friday was the first Ames on the Half Shell of the season. There was a pretty impressive turnout. I personally think that this can be connected to the incredible improvement in marketing between this year and last year. For starters, there is a sweet new logo: IMAGE LOST There… Read More »Ames on the Half Shell
I had the great honor of being a pallbearer for my Uncle Dean last Friday. Some of you knew Dean, but most of you didn’t. I would like to share the eulogy given by his sister at his funeral for those of you who had the great misfortune of not… Read More »Dean Hubert Walter