Disney World — Flowers
One of the things that impressed me the most about my recent trip to Disney World were the flower beds. They were huge and beautiful. These were found below the Monorail system in Epcot. Continue reading Disney World — Flowers
Category: Misc Things
Misc things that sprout in my mind (default cat)
In Search of Architectural Beauty
I think the Milwaukee Museum above is the most creative building I have ever been in. It looks out on Lake Michigan. Architecture was one of my early fascinations in life…. Continue reading In Search of Architectural Beauty
In Search Of Beauty.
I never get tired of taking photos looking off our front porch. Especially with the crab apple tree in full bloom and the horses grazing across the street. Thank you Lord for giving me another Spring season to enjoy this view…. Continue reading In Search Of Beauty.
I’m Dreaming Of.. Gardening…
I have always liked to grow things and have had a veggie garden most of my life. This one from 1993 was perhaps my best. My garden this year is six tomato plants, a couple of zucchini plants, and the usual asparagus patch. Its meager but at least better than last year’s potted tomatoes on the deck… Continue reading I’m Dreaming Of.. Gardening…
American Pickers…
On our way to Disney World this month we stopped by the Nashville store of the guys from the TV show “American Pickers”. It was in interesting place but much smaller than I imagined. I didn’t notice until I got home and saw the last picture on a larger sceen that all six people sitting on the benches had their cell phone in their hand. Even these surroundings couldn’t entice them to put them down for long. :) Continue reading American Pickers…
Fireworks…
The nightly fireworks on the lake in Epcot at Disney World are the best I have ever seen. As usual when they do something they do it right. It is hard to capture it all in pictures but you kind of get the idea from this one. Continue reading Fireworks…
Finger Lakes…
The finger lakes region of New York State was one of those unexpected pleasures in life. I happened across it in the late 90s while exploring that region of the country. It is almost surreal in its beauty. It was wine country long before the California vineyards ever existed. Continue reading Finger Lakes…
Tells Its Own Story…
One of my many hobbies is to take a picture and then try to find a hidden story within the frame. The picture from which this was taken is of a small southern Indiana town street. Looking at this pic it might have just as well been captured decades ago. Continue reading Tells Its Own Story…
Shaker Symmetry..
Symmetry has always been the epitome of beauty to me. This picture was taken in the attic of the central dwelling building at Pleasant Hill Shaker Village in Kentucky twenty years ago and remains one of my personal favorites. Shakers were very much about symmetry throughout their communities. Continue reading Shaker Symmetry..
Blue McCaws
I have to say that Disney World does it right. They go out of their way to insure that everyone has a good time. One of those unique experiences was the McCaws at Animal Kingdom. A dozen birds seem to land on command so these smiling young ladies can tell us about them and of course so we can take pictures. Then a few minutes later they all take flight only to return a few hours later for more guests. Continue reading Blue McCaws
I’m Dreaming About … Folk Music
I guess you could say that folk music is an acquired taste and it seems to have fallen out of favor these days. In my earlier hearing years I almost lived and breathed folk music. One of the original founders of that music genre was Woody Guthrie and one of my favorite museums is the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa OK. The museum is small but packed with the archive of all his music. His most famous song “This Land Is Your Land” should be our national anthem. It relates more to the character of America than a naval … Continue reading I’m Dreaming About … Folk Music
Life in Bronze…
I want to re-visit an institution in Omaha Nebraska that we visited in 2012. This time with a focus on the many bronzes they have throughout the museum. The building was originally the passenger train depot for the city and all the bronzes show the activity as it probably was 80 years ago. Click on any of the pictures below to see an enlarged slideshow view. Continue reading Life in Bronze…
Just Too Sensible….
It’s too bad America doesn’t have a queen. If we did, maybe she could summon the leaders of the Republican and Democratic parties in the House to her palace and order them — in the national interest — to form a coalition to lead the House of Representatives and end the dysfunction that’s taken over Washington. How would a Republican-Democratic coalition work? By enlisting Democrats to help the more-mainstream Republicans in the House elect the new leadership. In exchange for Democratic votes, the new leaders would promise that any legislation that had the support of a majority of the House … Continue reading Just Too Sensible….
Perhaps They Never Will..
I have to put out a quick post here following Pope Francis’ speech before our congress. To me it was very inspiring but obviously there were those there that simply refused to listen to anything he said. Instead they sat stoically on their hands while those around them frequently stood and applauded. This reminded me of the last words in the final verse of one of my favorite songs which is entitled “Vincent” by Don McClean. It goes like this… They would not listen, They are not listening still Perhaps they never will I just cannot believe that the current … Continue reading Perhaps They Never Will..
Bent’s Old Fort…
This is another post in the “best of the best” category. This time it is about my favorite western fort. Bent’s Old Fort was a commercial fort not a military one. For those of you who are old enough to … Continue reading Bent’s Old Fort…
Lincoln Museum – Springfield IL
Abraham Lincoln is one of my favorite presidents. His library in Springfield Illinois is and impressive place. The pictures here are life-like figures from his cabinet. Most of these guys thought he was just a yokel who could be easily … Continue reading Lincoln Museum – Springfield IL
Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City is an impressive building on the capital grounds of the State government. Since I have Pawnee blood in my heritage I am always looking for info about that tribe. Of course they, like … Continue reading Oklahoma History Center
Antonio Colorado…
There are thousands of small towns still around in America. Antonio Colorado is somewhat typical of many. They have survived and even that says a lot about them. Antonito, Colorado was formed, like many other Colorado towns, from the Denver & … Continue reading Antonio Colorado…
Woody Guthrie Center – Tulsa OK
I was so excited to see that Woody Guthrie finally had his own museum I couldn’t wait to visit. Here is a gallery of pictures for … Continue reading Woody Guthrie Center – Tulsa OK
Oklahoma State House Art…
During our trip to Santa Fe this Spring we managed to get to the Oklahoma State House for a visit. They proved to be the most stringent of all the state houses we have visited about taking pictures but I … Continue reading Oklahoma State House Art…
Antique Tractors..
The annual antique tractor show was this past weekend in our small rural town. Here is some photos to give you a peek. Continue reading Antique Tractors..
RJ's Corner - Having My Say 