My thoughts and observations of what is and what should be
Winter Snowfall 2023-2024 (starts with the first snowfall of the season) Well, there wasn't much snow here in our corner of the world over the snow season. It wasn't very cold either. With a lot of work, and help from my family, we managed a pretty decent ice skating season out back. Over a span of about three weeks in January, we received roughly 57% of the snowfall for the season. We will see Continue Reading...
Barbara Ann Appleby (Peterson) - January 22, 1949 ~ February 22, 2024 - First words I think of: Truth. Family. Eyes. Humor. Sports. Tremendous meals. John 14:6 - I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Continue Reading...
~ 21 Pictures From October '23 ~ I take many more pictures than I share. I am always looking for scenes, wildlife, and weather. Kind of a random glimpse of symmetry, if that makes sense. Then, some pictures are just taken to remember, respect, and recognize. Here are 21 pictures from October '23. Continue Reading...
Winter Snowfall 2022-2023 (starts with the first snowfall of the season) As it turns out, we had quite a bit of snow this winter, but that is also somewhat misleading. It was not a cold winter, and much of the snow was heavy, wet, damaging snow that was quickly compacted and mostly gone within hours of it falling from the sky. Temperatures overall were mild, and it made for a terrible winter to Continue Reading...
Ordinary Extra - June 2, 2023. A Great Start. My day started early with the threat of high heat and then cold front bringing storms and rain. But the morning was gorgeous. The sun climbed and another gift from God had dawned. Continue Reading...
Ordinary Extra - May 31, 2023. Last May Sunrise. I was up early. I had things to do and miles to cover. But I was blessed to see the sunrise. The last May sunrise of 2023. I took three pictures just a few dozen seconds apart and the colors changed. God's handiwork never ceases to amaze me. Continue Reading...
A place I remembered well, where dreams were born, and memories made. This was where children learned, loved, laughed, growing while they played. Continue Reading...
After my searing hike up Saddle Pass and around the loop trail, and a quick visit to Wall Drug, I returned for my final evening in Badlands National Park. Also, I had decided on doing a couple more hikes, albeit very short hikes. Continue Reading...
After a 700+ mile drive from Illinois to South Dakota on a Thursday in June. I enjoyed a gorgeous evening visit to Badlands National Park. As darkness fell, I returned to Wall, SD for a good night’s rest while looking forward to spending the next day (Friday) at the park. Continue Reading...
I was on my own. On the road. My schedule. I could go where I wanted when I wanted to. I was out west and I was there to explore. After taking a left at Minnesota, I eventually drove into Wall, SD to check into my room and take a deep breath. I had covered more than 2,030 miles in two-plus days. I was tired but the lure of the next adventure kept me in motion. Continue Reading...