It is often, most likely, mistaught to the children of America that George Washington chopped down a cherry tree. The story is used as an example of George Washington’s veracity. I’ve heard the story, but what is most intriguing about the story to me is why he would chop down… Read More »I Can Not Tell A Lie
I was yet to be satisfied with my images of the alliums, so I wandered back for a 3rd session with the night and the flowers. When I look at these pictures, I recall the words of Marc Chagall: “Art is the unceasing effort to compete with the beauty of… Read More »Night Flowers: Session 3
A lifetime ago I knew this girl that was entering a wet t-shirt contest. She was explaining to Jesse, Jay and I her strategy for winning this contest. We tried our best to explain to her that there really is only one strategy for winning a wet t-shirt contest. That… Read More »Skin to Win
On Saturday, June 20, 2009 I headed to Ottumwa with Sara to help Jen and Derrick with the house that they are trying to unload down there. Before we left, we stopped for lunch at George the Chili King. I had never eaten there, but I called Jen to see… Read More »Abstemious
After the failures of the first night, I made some adjustments and went out and took some more night flower pictures: Much more was learned.
This is a video of Jesse eating an onion. Why? Because he said that he could and Schmidt and I doubted him. Well perhaps doubt is the wrong term, because we wanted to see him do it. But now we have devised a new goal for Jesse. We want him… Read More »The Grand Slam
Today is Bloomsday. There is a good chance that if you aren’t Irish or a Lit Major, that you have never heard of Bloomsday. To be frankly honest, until today I did not know about the existence of Bloomsday. But you can bet your bottom dollar that it will be… Read More »Happy Bloomsday
I bought a new camera recently. If you are lucky (very lucky) you might even get to see it someday. If you are blessed beyond belief, you may actually get to even touch it someday. I’ve been experimenting with taking pictures of flowers at night with this new camera. That… Read More »Night Flowers: Session 1
It rained on Friday night, therefore Ames on the Half Shell got moved inside. I have some pictures in the Snapshots Gallery from show put on by the Burnin’ Sensations. Just click on the picture of me and Matt below. Burnin’ Sensations This week the band is The Josh Davis… Read More »Burnin’ Sensations
Today is Shannon’s birthday. Last night, for the 2nd straight year, The Burnin’ Sensations sang her Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday Shannon! To view even more pictures of Shannon, click on the link below the picture. More Pictures of Shannon
Last Friday was the first Ames on the Half Shell of the season. There was a pretty impressive turnout. I personally think that this can be connected to the incredible improvement in marketing between this year and last year. For starters, there is a sweet new logo: IMAGE LOST There… Read More »Ames on the Half Shell
I had the great honor of being a pallbearer for my Uncle Dean last Friday. Some of you knew Dean, but most of you didn’t. I would like to share the eulogy given by his sister at his funeral for those of you who had the great misfortune of not… Read More »Dean Hubert Walter
The Taiwan Times By Mark Wolfram Reporting on God’s mission in Taiwan May 2009 Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 1 Peter 3:15 Every Tuesday night we have Bible Study in English for the… Read More »Taiwan Times – May 2009 Issue
I have a bush in my backyard. In fact, I have several bushes in my backyard. But one of those bushes is special. That one bush holds a nest. Recently the eggs in the nest started to hatch. Out of those eggs came baby grackles. I’m a long time hater… Read More »Memorial Day Backyard
On May 23, I had my housewarming party. I would consider it a success on some level. 10-15 showed up for it. I would like to thank everybody that made an appearance: Baier, Jason Bardole, Shannon Bennett, Charlotte Brannen, Suzie Daniel, Jeff Derner, Geri Degeneffe, Scott Gorshe, Derrick Gorshe, Jen… Read More »Shindy
I had a housewarming/birthday shindig on May 23. I made individual invitations for those that were invited. I’d like to share some of them. Willy The Kahlers Nader Sara Shannon The Roberts Family The Hiatts The Howards Jay Jeff and Yin The Gorshes The Baiers Bethany and Rebecca Casy The… Read More »Housewarming Invites
The cherries on my cherry trees are starting to come in! Now I just need to devise a way to protect these cherries from the birds.
A couple Saturdays back, Teresa rented a lift and Ernie cut down some limbs. I went over to play with the lift a little bit. Ernie Ernie Ernie View Playing More Playing Ernie Random Logan Photo But perhaps the best part of the tree trimming, is the fact that I… Read More »Mr. Bunyan