Photographer. Tenderloin enthusiast. Road trip maker. Iowan. Cyclone.
On Thursday night, Johnathan became the first member of the family to total a car. This is a shame for me because I had put all my money on Elainie. Below are a couple of cell phone photos of the destroyed car. He was uninjured in the accident. All of… Read More »First Family Car Accident
Last year I won both of the Fantasy Football Leagues that I participate in. This week I finally got what was coming to me, a trophy for the tremendous accomplishment of winning the Fantasy Football League at work. A physical trophy. The trophy was given to me by League Commissioner… Read More »No More Mental Trophies
Today my grandma turned 83. This is about the only old picture I could find of her. My only observation is this: “I know it was the 70s, but I don’t know what my Uncle Gary was thinking with this blue tuxedo.”
I love the gardens at the State Fair. Pretty, but not quite as tasty as some shaved ice.
A random selection of pictures from my trip to the State Fair with my Mom, Jay and Teresa. Ran into Jeff and Yin on the shuttle to the Fair. My new favorite hat. My favorite State Fair Food. (I firmly believe that “food on a stick” is for tourists.) Pioneer… Read More »State Fair Olla Podrida
Happy Birthday to my eldest sister, albeit a couple days late! The old Bennett Antique Shop in the background. Teresa and Carla Swanky Teresa and Mom Teresa and Dad Colorado Teresa and Dad Colorado Now by looking at some of those pictures you would guess that Teresa must be like… Read More »The Eldest Sister
To answer the question: “Yes I took that picture of Shannon in the Des Moines Register”. I thought would post some of my favorite pictures from the photo shoot that will no doubt launch her modeling career. Watching all that soap making makes me want to go buy some soap.
Some times the Des Moines Register gets real arrogant. They do things like try to me just who it is that “I should get to know”. Some times the Des Moines Register gets it right. However, even when they get it right they are way behind the times. Check out… Read More »Slow on the take…
On Wednesday night I met Sara for supper. We went to a nice Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Des Moines. I don’t think I can actually type out the name of the restaurant, but my best Americanized version of the restaurant name is A Dong. My shorthand review of the meal… Read More »Desired Things
After we left the Field of Dreams on Sunday, we visited the St. Francis Xavier Basilica. It is one of only 53 Basilicas in the United States. Random Flower Spires Spires The Church Altar Stained Glass Window Sanctuary Spire Willy Jay Dessert in Jesup Traditional Road Trip Photo The height… Read More »St. Francis Xavier Basilica
Jay, Willy and I made a little trip to the Field of Dreams on Sunday. Have a look. Lunch Independence, Iowa Field of Dreams House The Field of Dreams Jay Coming out of the corn field. The Field of Dreams Rounding 2nd Going for Three Wily and his Camera Phone… Read More »Field of Dreams
We took our seaworthy crafts out for their maiden voyages on Saturday. I took several pictures, but many of them are just too hot for the world wide web. Below are a few pictures that are a little less sexy. Jay preparing for the voyage. I bought these shoes so… Read More »Boone County Sea Dogs
My friend James has compiled a book of his poetry. You can check it out or buy a copy if you follow this link: James Book of Poetry This is one of his poems. Shadows Scattered shards of broken glassI feel as if I�m a shadow of my past Paint… Read More »Some Poetry
You see, boys forget what their country means by just reading The Land of the Free in history books. Then they get to be men they forget even more. Liberty’s too precious a thing to be buried in books, Miss Saunders. Men should hold it up in front of them… Read More »Exercise Your Enfranchisement
It is time to answer the most common questions I have received about my trip to Kentucky: What in Heaven would ever possess somebody to go to Kentucky, even for a visit? Teresa’s significant other Ernie lives in Kuttawa, Kentucky. He is a good guy and I wanted to visit… Read More »Kentucky FAQ
Although you might not believe me, on occasion on inspire people to greatness. My recent trip to Kentucky inspired Jay to make this tribute to my Southern Adventure. I think Jay is crying out for his own trip down South.
After desecrating the Lincoln statue, I had to make amends by visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Lincoln’s Tomb. This we did on our return trip to civilization. Traditional Road Trip Photo Ernie Waffle House Turtle Springfield The Lincoln Family Booth Lincoln Portrait Generals Douglass White House “War is… Read More »Back to Civilization
Sunday of the Kentucky trip consisted of going to a Southern Baptist church service and visiting Ernie’s pond. What 1500 bucks buys in Kentucky. President Lincoln Church Sign Church Bus Sculpture Sculpture Teresa and Ernie Home of some great fudge. Kentucky Dam Crane Lunch Ernie Desecration Unofficial Southerner Citizen of… Read More »Kentucky – Day 3
On Saturday we visited a tobacco farm, went to Newson’s (home of the famous hot dog sauce), visited Paducah and then ate at Lambert’s. The impetus for this trip was the PostSecret display at the Paducah Art Gallery. The display was certainly worth the trip. Teresa and Ernie Tobacco Barn… Read More »Down South – Day 2
Friday was day 1 of my odyssey to the South. I took a few pictures. Here are some of them. Lunch Superman II Astronaut Costume Superman Museum Teresa Classic Family Portrait Metropolis, Illinois Superman Statue Superman Statue and Teresa Superman Statue Superman Reflection Metropolis I like big statues. Small Baptist… Read More »The South – Day 1
Today is the birthday of J.K. Rowling, therefore it seemed like a good time to post some Harry Potter stuff. From today’s Writer’s Almanac: It’s the birthday of children’s fantasy writer J.K. Rowling, (books by this author) born Joanne Rowling in Yate, England, in 1965. She has written seven novels… Read More »That Potter Kid