For those that have been asking, it is my sad duty to report that Scott did not get elected last Tuesday. He lost the vote 161-126-2. Yes, there were two write-in votes. For Scooby Doo, I’m guessing. Based on how seriously some people take their vote. But 161 votes for… Read More »“The Wrong Guy Got Elected”
I’m going to cut this short this week because I’m short on time. My department at day job is down to about 3 good hips, 1 good set of lungs, and 1 good neck. Therefore, insert GONE WITH THE WIND reference here. PARTY: Shannon Bardole Kim Barker Sara Lockner Stephanie… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 113 – PARTY
This picture for THE PHOTO JOURNAL PROJECT was taken a couple months back during the annual Howard Family Photo Shoot: Photo Journal – Page 98 – Take a group portrait that captures the individuality of each subject. Here are some other I took during the same session that I like,… Read More »A Photo Journal – Henry Carroll – Page 98
The pictures from the album called 12-30-07 are more experiments with projection. I might need to get back into that in the near future. It is a good thing to play with when it is -7 out and the sun goes down at 4:05 PM. By adding these pictures to… Read More »12-30-07
This is a reminder that this week’s theme for the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE is PARTY: PARTY! The theme PARTY was suggested by Sara Lockner. I don’t think you need a definition for PARTY. You know a PARTY when you see one!
Here are a few pictures from a couple stops we made between Sioux Falls and Rapid City: Not pictured is Wall Drug. Wall Drug is a waste of time. Next time we check in with this little vacation we will take a look at Mount Rushmore.
Here is a collection of photos from 3 Methodist events. The Event Formerly Known as the Methodist Men Steak Fry, Safe Trick-or-Treat Night at the Eastern Star Home, and Consecration Sunday Brunch. One of the bizarre things about the world of social media is that bizarre things happen. I posted… Read More »A Methodist Trio
The world wasn’t ready for these alternate FRAMED images for THE WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE yesterday. Hopefully by laying down some groundwork yesterday the world will be able to handle them. I have my doubts… That is Willy’s eye behind the brick. The tunnel is located on the most beautiful campus… Read More »That Nurse Came into my Room, She Told Me I’m Sick in the Head
It is 7:01 AM. Some of us are already at work. The rest of you (at least those of you that live in Ward 5 of Boone, Iowa) are already standing in line at the Boone County Courthouse to cast your vote for Scott Degeneffe. Some of you aren’t there… Read More »7:01 AM
This is the second to last time I’m going to remind you that if you live in Ward 5 of the great town of Boone, Iowa you should get out and vote for Scott Degeneffe for City Council tomorrow. However, maybe you don’t know Scott as well as I do.… Read More »Growth – Change – Partnerships
A bit of a rebound in submissions this week for FRAMED. Let’s keep the positive momentum going! But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk tommyrot about participation rates. You came here to see the submissions: Cathie Raley Carla Stensland Christopher D. Bennett Tamara Peterson Carla Stensland Angie… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 112 – FRAMED
These are images from the folders called 12-09-07 and 12-28-07: The pictures of Nader were taken at Ada Hayden Park in Ames. The pictures of me were taken by Jay around various parts of the mean streets of urban Boone. The beanies I am wearing were a Christmas gift from… Read More »12-09-07 & 12-28-07
This is a reminder that this week’s theme for the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE is FRAMED: FRAMED A FRAMED photo is a photo where the main subject is “framed” by other objects. Happy photo harvesting!
On the way to the Black Hills we stopped at Falls Park in Sioux Falls. Because we got a late start to the trip, so we didn’t hang around Falls Park for long. Plus it was pouring rain and it was cold. I did snap a few photos before we… Read More »Falls Park
You can tell the year is starting to wind down. I don’t feel I did the best work on THE SELFIE PROJECT in October. It admittedly wasn’t the busiest month of the year for me, but I still had plenty of things go down. I’ll have to try to do… Read More »Selfie Project – October
We celebrated Jonah’s 3rd birthday a couple Saturdays ago. I snapped a few photos. Here are a few I’d like to share: I’m already looking forward to the next little kids birthday party to which I get invited.
Usually when I start this weekly post with something about participation rates being kind of lax this week my email inbox suddenly gets several submissions. Not this week. LANDSCAPE didn’t ring the bell for many people. Maybe it was the cold weather this week. Maybe it was the excitement of… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 111 – LANDSCAPE
Saturday was a magical day at Jack Trice Stadium. Not only were the tacos at Taco Tailgate great as always. The #25 Iowa State Cyclones defense manhandled #4 TCU. Since the weather was supposed to be extremely cold and there was a chance of precipitation, I once again brought the… Read More »Iowa State Cyclones 14 Texas Christian Horny Toads 7
This is a reminder that this week’s theme for the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE is LANDSCAPE: LANDSCAPE! A LANDSCAPE photo is as simple as a photo of some land. Here are some LANDSCAPE photos to help fuel your fire: By Carla Stensland By Dawn Krause By Teresa Kahler By Kim Barker… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE REMINDER – LANDSCAPE
This is a public service announcement that the University of Kansas does indeed have a football team. They aren’t only represented by a basketball program that is under investigation by the FBI for being a front for Adidas. A men’s basketball program that let’s it’s players assault a member of… Read More »PSA: The University of Kansas has a Football Team
People weren’t exactly beating down my email’s inbox door for this week’s theme of REFLECTION. Yet, there was some really great submissions. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates, you came to see the submissions: KIM BARKER TAMARA PETERSON TAMARA PETERSON CHRISTOPHER… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 110- REFLECTION