Slice of Life Vol. 172
Some Milton Lott and Mamie Doud Eisenhower historic site photos in this collection. Carla – July 20, 1981 Chris and Rabbit
State Tournament
A few months back, I was “contracted” to do portraits of teams participating in the Little League State Tournament that was being held in Boone. In the end, it completely fell through, but here are a few pictures I took of the “Opening” Ceremony of the softball portion of that… Read More »State Tournament
365 Day Photo Challenge: 70-77
11 weeks down! Just a reminder that all pictures are taken with and are edited by my phone. Day 71: On the Wall Day 72: Sweet Day 73: What You Did Today Day 74: Shadow Day 75: Unexpected* Day 76: Liquid Day 77: Season The next 7 themes: Day 78:… Read More »365 Day Photo Challenge: 70-77
Personal Photo Project No. 187
Croutons This picture of an abandoned sign on the side of I-80 concludes the pictures from Shannon and I’s road trip. Originally there was planned to be a set of images from the Corning Opera House, but I don’t like them at all. I usually don’t run from my failures,… Read More »Personal Photo Project No. 187
Slice of Life Vol. 171
More old timey Bennetts. Even a picture of a couple of old Timey Parises! Bernice Mother Flossie and Grandpa Needham Melvin and Donald Needham Ellen Teresa, Carla, and Jennifer Stoneburner Teresa Lewis Paris and Nancy Paris. Wedding Picture: April 30, 1879 Mayme Mayme, Bernadeau Johnson, Mabel Hilkstead… Another picture of… Read More »Slice of Life Vol. 171
Instagram: July & August
Time once again to look at some of my favorite Instagram work from the last couple of months. Of course, if you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you have seen all of these before. Just act like you are surprised. I’m pretty excited by how far I got to… Read More »Instagram: July & August
The Archives: Edition #138
Today’s images come from the following folder: Backup/My Pictures/Sports/ISU Football/Vs. Illinois State These pictures were taken on September 3, 2005. Next week’s folder will be: Backu/My Pictures/Sports/ISU Football
365 Day Photo Challenge: 64-70
10 weeks in the books! Day 64: My Name Begins With… Day 65: Lines* Day 66: Alone Day 67: Here Forever Day 68: Getting Ready Day 69: White Day 70: Made By Me** Last week’s collection was very diverse in location. 6 different cities. 4 different states were represented. This… Read More »365 Day Photo Challenge: 64-70
Slice of Life Vol. 170
Some pictures from the Bennett-McVicker Family Reunion highlight this collection. House from Bennett-McVicker Reunion John W. Bennett Bennett-McVicker Reunion Your Humble Narrator and Fluffy Bennett-McVicker Reunion Linda Bennett-McVicker Reunion Gerald, David, Linda Johnny, Bernice, Gerald, Linda, David Linda David, Linda, Gerald, Johnny
Kentucky Mini Vacation – Phone Edition
A few week backs I went to Kentucky with Teresa and Logan to visit Ernie. Here are a few pictures from that trip from the phone: Tom’s Pancake House and Restaurant Somewhere I made a great joke about a pancake cooking a pancake, but nobody has enjoyed it, so I… Read More »Kentucky Mini Vacation – Phone Edition
365 Day Photo Challenge: 57-63
Week 9 is down! Day 57: Entrance Day 58: 10 Minutes from Home Day 59: Corridor Day 60: Lucky Day 61: Cluttered Day 62: Dangerous Day 63: Together The next 7 Themes: Day 64: My Name Begins With… Day 65: Lines Day 66: Alone Day 67: Here Forever Day 68:… Read More »365 Day Photo Challenge: 57-63
Personal Photo Project No. 185
Unsolved My Personal Photo Project this week was to photograph the most famous allegedly haunted house in Iowa. The Villisca Axe Murder House. I will state that I don’t believe in ghosts, but I am open to the possibility of their existence. In the same vein, I’m open to the… Read More »Personal Photo Project No. 185
Slice of Life Vol. 169
Lots of school pictures in this collection: Gerald Linda David Teresa Teresa, Russ, Brandon, Logan Myrtle Kurtz Linda Barbara and Bob Wedding
Tenderloining – Gramma’s Kitchen – Walcott
I recently made a trip with Logan and Teresa to see Ernie in Kuttawa, Kentucky. We were leaving in the evening on a Wednesday night, so we would be eating supper on the road before we nestled down for a Motel 6 nap. As you can tell by either listening… Read More »Tenderloining – Gramma’s Kitchen – Walcott
365 Day Photo Challenge: 50-56
Week 8 is in the book. A reminder that all pictures are taken and edited with my phone, frequently on bike rides. Day 50: Lost Day 51: Stairs Day 52: Slow Day 53: A Room Day 54: Yellow Day 55: In the Background Day 56: Culture The Next 7 Themes:… Read More »365 Day Photo Challenge: 50-56
Slice of Life Vol. 168
This week’s collection is a tad bit smaller than usual. I won’t borrow you with the reasons why, but I will point out that this collection is heavy on my Aunt Linda! Jim Kurtz and Linda Johnny and Bob Linda Melvin and Ruth Linda Melvin and Ruth
Methodists, 4-H, and a Nursing Home…
One of the activities that the Mission Committee (chaired by my Mom) from my church (First United Methodist) does every year is organize animals from the 4-H exhibits at the Boone County Fair to be brought to the local nursing home for the residents to enjoy. When this happened at… Read More »Methodists, 4-H, and a Nursing Home…
365 Day Photo Challenge: 43-49
7 weeks in the books… Day 43: Macro Day 44: Fast Day 45: Trash Day 46: The Best Day 47: Cooking Day 48: Exercise Day 49: Someone You Spoke to Today The next 7 themes are: Day 50: Lost Day 51: Stairs Day 52: Slow Day 53: A Room Day… Read More »365 Day Photo Challenge: 43-49
Personal Photo Project #183
The Little White City Another one of Shannon and I’s stops on the Southwest Iowa Road Trip was to Stanton. We went there for two reasons. One was to eat lunch (that ended in abysmal failure, well we did eat lunch, but only the onion rings are worth talking about)… Read More »Personal Photo Project #183
Slice of Life Vol. 167
More old timey Bennetts! Gerald’s Car: 1957 Cadillac Grandma Needham and Barb Linda Bernice Needham Bennett Teresa Mildred and Fred Lemons Wedding