Bokeh and Her Ball
Today is Jesse’s birthday so I need to wish him a happy birthday. Happy birthday Jesse! I hope it is an absolutely amazing birthday! +++++++ Time to share a few more pictures of Bokeh from her early days. They grow up so fast!
#GyrritoLife: Madrid Field Work
So this food adventure took place on a brief visit I took with Teresa to the Madrid Labor Day Festival. I wanted to get a Gyrrito because Teresa got one last year and loved it and Jay got one at the Valley Junction Farmer’s Market and also was a big… Read More »#GyrritoLife: Madrid Field Work
Marketin’: Valley Junction Farmer’s Market
One of my goals this year was to hit the Valley Junction Farmer’s Market. I had heard that it was almost as good as the Downtown Des Moines Farmer’s Market. Not going to mince words. The people that say that are seriously deranged. I’m not saying I wouldn’t go back.… Read More »Marketin’: Valley Junction Farmer’s Market
Bokeh: The First Days
Here is another collection of images of Bokeh’s first days. Some are from when Alexis brought over Anela and Kanoa to meet Bokeh. Some are from when Bokeh used to sleep on my desk. Now she sleeps either under the desk or in a bed to my right. Finally, some… Read More »Bokeh: The First Days
Food Truckin’: Nights on the Green Field Work
I’ve only made it to Nights on the Green once this year. I’m not sure if there is one in October, so the subject of this entry might be the only night I made it up there. There were 2 food trucks on the night I made it up there.… Read More »Food Truckin’: Nights on the Green Field Work
Will Make You Miss My Wretched Heart
This collection of glorious BLACK & WHITE images i took on July 6. I had a fairly lazy Saturday. I took a mini-road trip over to Jefferson for some A&W and had Jay, Willy, Monica, and Graham over for watermelon. But that was about all I did all day. This… Read More »Will Make You Miss My Wretched Heart
Like Cuttin’ Her Down
Time to share another collection of alternate images for THE WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE theme BLACK & WHITE. I took these glorious BLACK & WHITE pictures on July 5. I went over to Nevada to try what was allegedly great chicken from a gas station with Teresa and hosted Willy and… Read More »Like Cuttin’ Her Down
WPC – WEEK 460 – BLACK & WHITE
Today is going to be a long one, so buckle up and get your popcorn ready! Today is Jay’s birthday, so I need to start by wishing him a happy birthday. Happy birthday Jay! I hope your birthday is magical in the nothingness you attempt to do! +++++++ It is… Read More »WPC – WEEK 460 – BLACK & WHITE
New Orleans Food Adventure – Day 2
Last week I skipped some stuff cause I was short on time, but I wanted to make sure I definitely included a Bokeh Picture of the Week this week: Just making herself home at FNSC! +++++++ Now to start Day 2 of my food adventures in New Orleans. I didn’t… Read More »New Orleans Food Adventure – Day 2
Get Sum: Johnston Field Work
I thought I would start adding a weekly picture of Bokeh to these posts as well. At least for now. So here is your Bokeh Picture of the Week: Those little puppy teeth are sharp! +++++++ WARNING: THERE ARE PICTURES OF DELICIOUS CHICKEN FEET IN THIS POST. IF YOU FEEL… Read More »Get Sum: Johnston Field Work
Fisher of Men: Ames Campustown Field Work
Originally I was going to break off from Jay for the last leg of the Catholic Fish Fry Circuit. I was going to go down to Ankeny or Des Moines and find a place that was serving fish tacos. But, the Iowa State Women were playing Maryland in the 1st… Read More »Fisher of Men: Ames Campustown Field Work
Fisher of Men: Granger Field Work
The stop on the Catholic Fish Fry Tour that I was most looking forward to was the Catholic Church in Granger. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church. I was looking forward to it, not because of its reputation. I literally know nothing about this fish fry or the Catholic… Read More »Fisher of Men: Granger Field Work
Fisher of Men: Rural Story County Field Work
A few weeks back FNSC made another stop on the Catholic Fish Fry Circuit. This time we went north of Ames on County Line Road and hit up the culinary offerings of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. A church that I have often wondered what it looked like on… Read More »Fisher of Men: Rural Story County Field Work
Fisher of Men: North Ames Field Work
Happy Easter! Christ is risen! CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED! Here is an Easter devotional and a bit on the history of a popular Easter hymn. At least in the Methodist church. Risen today! A Wesley hymn devotion for Easter
On the Waterfront: Ankeny Field Work
Those of you that are observant AND have a Photography 139 email subscription, may have noticed that the emails that have come out have been a bit off this week. MailPoet (the client I use to send out those emails) had an update and that has jacked everything up. I… Read More »On the Waterfront: Ankeny Field Work
Fisher of Men: Boone Field Work
Today is Andy’s birthday so I have to wish him a happy birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY! I hope your day is filled with 17 hour old tenderloins! +++++++ It is Lent! During Lent I like to hit a Fish Fry here and there. Which gives me the added benefit of… Read More »Fisher of Men: Boone Field Work
WPC – WEEK 441 – LEADING LINES
Today is Micky’s birthday so I have to wish him a happy birthday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICKY! I hope your birthday is filled with all the outdoorsman adventures you can handle! +++++++ It is the last Monday of the month and on the last Monday of the month I like to… Read More »WPC – WEEK 441 – LEADING LINES
Tenderloining: Boone Food Truck Field Work
Last Sunday I reported that I was out of food adventures to… uhh… report? Then on Saturday one just kind of fell into my lap*. A tenderloin food truck came to Boone. I’m not hitting the tenderloins hard, as they do fly in the face of my eating healthy journey,… Read More »Tenderloining: Boone Food Truck Field Work
Birthday Hikin’
When I celebrated my birthday with Jesse and Jay it was actually a split affair. We celebrated my birthday and Jay’s birthday. We played miniature golf for me. Then Jay chose the restaurant. We ate at a Mexican restaurant in Granger. I took pictures and was going to make it… Read More »Birthday Hikin’
A Miniature Birthday
Last year the only real birthday celebration I had was playing miniature golf with Jesse and Jay at Jester Park. I’m not old and unathletic enough to play real golf yet. Maybe I’ll get there in the next few years, but until then the occasional stroll around a miniature golf… Read More »A Miniature Birthday
Calendar Favorites
Today is Lowell’s birthday so I need to wish him a happy birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOWELL! If you don’t know, Lowell is not Kim and is not the tall guy. It is one of my most profoundest birthday wishes that today is a good day. +++++++ This is one of… Read More »Calendar Favorites