CLOTHING! What a great theme! But were enough people not nudists to make it a popular theme? You will have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, November 25, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): *1-Jen Ensley-Gorshe – 1… Read More »WPC – WEEK 481 – CLOTHING
I parted with the Gorshes officially on the morning of Day 3 of the Eclipse Road Trip. The final day. The trip home. They were mostly still in bed, but I breakfasted with Dave and then hit the road back to the Cyclone State. Although on such a beautiful day,… Read More »Eclipse Road Trip Day 3 – Le Claire
Don’t forget that if you are looking for a place to eat Thanksgiving, my church is hosting a free Thanksgiving Community Meal. See information below: I’ll be there for at least part of the meal. So if you see me, say “Hi!” +++++++ Today is Joe’s birthday. I haven’t seen… Read More »Nader Road Trip: Creston Murals II
Time again to clear up some of the backlog. This is a collection of images from February, March, and April that just never found a home in a previous “An Artist’s Notebook” entry. Some were take as theme reveal images for THE WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE. One was a test picture… Read More »You’re so Effing Special
Today is Suzie’s birthday, so I need to wish her a happy birthday. Happy birthday Suzie! It is hard to believe the last selfie I have you dates back to the pandemic. Need to correct that soon! Hope your birthday is filled with all the kitten antics you can endure!… Read More »Eclipse Road Trip Day 2 – Greencastle
After we left Winterset, we headed west to Creston to photograph their murals. Creston has an incredible collection of murals and there is an incredible story behind them, but I’ll share that another day. I think Creston has the best collection of murals in Iowa. Dubuque has a great set.… Read More »Nader Road Trip: Creston Murals I
Yesterday was Anela’s birthday. Since I am a horrible person I had her birthday mixed up and forgot to wish her a happy birthday. So I will do that now: Happy birthday Anela! I hope your birthday WAS magnificent and I will see you at the party on Friday! +++++++… Read More »Nader Road Trip: John Wayne Museum
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
After we left the Hogback Covered Bridge we made a quick stop at the bakery in Winterset. Then we went to Winterset City Park. One of the best city parks in Iowa. Here are some pictures from there: After we left Winterset City Park, we headed to the John Wayne… Read More »Nader Road Trip: Winterset City Park
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
Trying to clean a little bit of the backlog here. These are some pictures I took in Marshall County on a trip I took there for no particular good reason. And that is the truth of that. Marshalltown has a cool business district. I always look forward to photographing it!
After I left Cataract Falls I tooled up to the town of Cataract. I was lured there by promises of ice cream and a “General Store”. Both were closed and interesting to look at, so it wasn’t a nothing. Here are some pictures of Cataract and the trip back to… Read More »Eclipse Road Trip Day 2 – Cataract
I have yet to take my camera into an Iowa State game this year. This might be why they are currently 7-0. However, last Saturday I did take some pictures of the Steps Concert before the Central Florida game. Thought I would share a few: Hopefully I get to watch… Read More »Steps Concert
I’ve shared all the tulip pictures I took when I made a road trip to Pella with Teresa back in April. But I also took a few other random pictures that I haven’t shared yet… until now! The last 4 pictures were taken in McHose Park in Boone. The reflection… Read More »Pella Road Trip Day
This is probably less a straight food adventure and more of taking Jesse to his first ever trip to the Des Moines Downtown Farmer’s Market. But every trip to a farmer’s market is a food adventure and should be done as much as possible. Here some pictures: Stay classy. My… Read More »Marketin’: Downtown Des Moines Field Work
It is time to share Gallery Nine of THE BOONE ART CENTER PROJECT. If you have forgotten, THE BOONE ART CENTER PROJECT is me photographing “found art” in or near the confines of Boone. So without further adieu, I present Gallery Eight from THE BOONE ART CENTER PROJECT: Would you… Read More »Boone Art Center Gallery Nine
Today is Sarah Toot’s birthday so I have to wish her a happy birthday. Happy birthday Sarah! That picture of us after seeing a American Idiot on Broadway is almost 13 years old. Guess we should get an updated selfie at some point. Anyways I hope your birthday is amazing… Read More »WPC – WEEK 474 – STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
PATH! What a great theme! But were enough people on the right one to make it a popular theme? You will have to keep scrolling to find out. As of 12:01 PM on Monday, September 30, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): 1-Suzie Brannen… Read More »WPC – WEEK 473 – PATH
The day after RAGBRAI was in Winterset I followed it for part of the day. I started in Saint Charles and ended in Milo. But I did my eating (most of it) in Indianola. Here are some pictures from this food adventure: I didn’t eat here, because coffee is gross,… Read More »RAGBRAIing: Warren County Field Work
Day 3 of the Liberty Bowl Road Trip was the day of the actual Liberty Bowl. A game that didn’t go very well. I didn’t take very many pictures as most of the day was spent at the game. Afterwards, was in no mood to take pictures. Before the game… Read More »Home of the Blues – Day 3 & 4
Today is Elizabeth’s birthday, so I have to wish her a happy birthday! Happy birthday Elizabeth!! I won’t tell you how old Elizabeth is, but she is younger than me and that is important. To her at least. I hope your birthday was filled with all the junk you could… Read More »RAGBRAIing: Winterset Field Work