I need to start this post by encouraging you (if you have a pet) to enter the Pufferbilly Days Pet Show. It is this Sunday at 11 AM. Registration begins at 10:45. It is located at Veterans Park (9th and Story). Awards are given to the dog that is the… Read More »If You Look to the Sky and Pray
At least a few people were able to figure out what PATHS they are walking for the theme of PATHS. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see the submissions. Tamara Peterson Christopher D. Bennett Teresa Kahler Teresa Kahler… Read More »WPC – WEEK 307 – PATHS
A few weeks back was the Boone County Fair. I didn’t spend much time there, but even with what little time I was there, it felt good to be back. Last year was the first time I didn’t at least make a brief appearance at the Boone County Fair, probably… Read More »Boone County Fair 2021
The theme of ARCHITECTURE rang the bell of a few people. Quite a few people, actually. Anita Ward would be proud. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see the submissions: Logan Kahler Micky Augustin Micky Augustin Micky Augustin… Read More »WPC – WEEK 306 – ARCHITECTURE
Here is Part 5 of the story of my Grandma Bennett’s brief third marriage. Sentence in Shooting of M. Handschin Sioux City Woman Given 10 Years At Women’s Reformatory at Rockwell City Sioux City, Jan. 26 – Mrs. Martelle McPeek, 29, of Sioux City, today was under sentence of 10… Read More »Dropped
While we have been working on sorting things at my Mom’s house, we recently have come through a whole pile of genealogy stuff. While sorting through it, I thought I would share a bit of family history from my Dad’s side of the family. It is a story I’ve known,… Read More »WPC – WEEK 305 – MUSIC
I was recently invited to Maven’s Birthday Party. It took place at a carousel! Yeah, all other parties are now ruined for me. You are going to have to step it up if you want this guy to make an appearance. Not entirely true. I will show up to any… Read More »Ain’t No Party Like A Carousel Party!
Lots of people decided to make HISTORY by taking a HISTORY image this week. I understand that it can be a bit difficult for people that aren’t like me. You see, it is easy for me cause I’m making HISTORY every day. But you didn’t come here to listen to… Read More »WPC – WEEK 304 – HISTORY
Despite the holiday weekend, there was pretty good participation in this week’s THE WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE. At least a few of you got out there and had an ADVENTURE last week. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see… Read More »WPC – WEEK 303 – ADVENTURE
On Wednesday night I completed another successful month of THE SELFIE PROJECT. I don’t know that is was a particularly exciting month, but I think there are some good pictures in the collection. Here are some of my favorites from June: June 1, 2021 June 2, 2021 June 3, 2021… Read More »Selfie Project – June 2021
The theme of COMMUNICATION did not communicate to a tremendous amount of people. That is fine. Maybe this week’s theme will be more popular. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see the submissions: Elizabeth Nordeen Andy Sharp Andy… Read More »WPC – WEEK 302 – COMMUNICATION
This collection of images is cleaning up some random photos from January and February. The highlight and the majority of these images are taken from when Logan brought Dahlia over see Mom and Teresa. That was a good day! +++++++ This is your reminder that this week’s THE WEEKLY PHOTO… Read More »Congregation
It appears that WHITE was not a super popular theme. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see the submissions: Shannon Bardole-Foley Christopher D. Bennett Micky Augustin Angie DeWaard Kim Barker Angie DeWaard Kio Dettman Kio Dettman Cathie Raley… Read More »WPC – WEEK 301 – WHITE
Today I’m sharing a collection I took over a couple days back in February or Naima and of an icicle. Some people say I don’t take enough pictures of Naima. Naima is not one of those people. She is a dog. +++++++ This your reminder that this week’s THE WEEKLY… Read More »Assemblage
The theme of RED did fire the passions of a few people as there were a healthy amount of submissions for RED this week. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see the submissions: Micky Augustin Carla Stensland Christopher… Read More »WPC – WEEK 300 – RED
Back in February, it was freezing cold. I got together with Logan to take a picture for THE WEEKLY PHOTOCHALLENGE theme of WIND. Basically we boiled some water. Put some food coloring in it. Went outside and he threw it up over his head. Here are some of the outtakes:… Read More »I Set My Mind to Wandering
Despite last Monday being a holiday and a shorter week for some people, there were still a fair amount of submissions for WORDS. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see the submissions: Kim Barker Linda Bennett Tamara Peterson… Read More »WPC – WEEK 299 – WORDS
Here is the second collection of auxiliary images I took while harvesting the town signs of Audubon and Guthrie County with my Mom. The thing is that none of these pictures were taken in Guthrie County and the biggest chunk of them was taken in Shelby County. That is #roadtriplife.… Read More »Audubon and Guthrie County Auxiliary Images: Vol 2
Despite the busy holiday weekend, a handful of stalwart photographers managed to submit an image for UP IN THE AIR. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see the submissions: Elizabeth Nordeen Micky Augustin Kio Dettman Kio Dettman Kio… Read More »WPC – WEEK 298 – UP IN THE AIR
I recently drove around Marion County to harvest their town signs. Marion County includes two of the more famous Iowa towns, Pella and Knoxville. Here are some facts about Marion County: + Population is 33,309. + Pella is the largest city. + Knoxville is the county seat. + Named for… Read More »Town Sign Project: Marion County
Once again, there was a healthy amount of submissions for GOVERNMENT. Apparently many of you decided that GOVERNMENT wasn’t all that bad. Or at least better than anarchy. But you didn’t come her to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see the submissions. Andy… Read More »WPC – WEEK 297 – GOVERNMENT