Monthly Archives: May 2017

Beal Gardens

State’s a big school, with lots of programs, but its roots are in agriculture. The W.J. Beal Botanical Garden is a symbol and an embodiment of those roots.

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The Geese and the Goslings

Canada Geese are rude, obnoxious, messy neighbors. They’re loud and aggressive, too.

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John O’Donnell Stadium

While my sister was in seminary we regularly visited Iowa–to help her move, usually, but a couple times just to visit. In 2003 we followed the Mississippi down to Davenport and watched a ballgame.

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Painted Daisy

More generally, the Tulips have faded. The Columbines are beginning to open, the Bleeding Heart’s doing well, and the Cranesbill’s flowering. There are buds on the Roses. And there’s one flower on the unexpectedly-returned Dianthus in the Circle Garden.

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Street Scene

I mostly don’t do street photography. Partly it’s lack of opportunity, but more it’s lack of inclination.

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Great Lakes Kite Festival

We thought we’d go to Grand Haven and walk the beach. We found kites.

‘Twas glorious.

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VariZoom

The center field camera and photographer at Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne Tincaps.

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Debbie’s Graduation

Also on this date, in 2006: My sister, Debra Jean, graduated from Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque.

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Mom

‘Twas a fine Mother’s Day outing.

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The Vine on the Granary

We’d go to the farm and I’d take pix of the granary. It was pretty much an irresistible photo subject. I miss it.

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