Quebec Wall
We found a few of these painted walls while visiting Quebec. You have to take a quick second look to make sure it is not real. I can only dream of having that kind of talent. Continue reading Quebec Wall
Category: Having My Say
Pope in blistering critique of Vatican bureaucrats
Francis issued a blistering indictment of the Vatican bureaucracy Monday, accusing the cardinals, bishops and priests who serve him of using their Vatican careers to grab power and wealth, of living “hypocritical” double lives and forgetting that they’re supposed to be joyful men of God. Francis turned the traditional, genteel exchange of Christmas greetings into a public dressing down of the Curia, the central administration of the Holy See which governs the 1.2-billion strong Catholic Church. He made clear that his plans for a radical reform of the structures of church power must be accompanied by an even more radical … Continue reading Pope in blistering critique of Vatican bureaucrats
Big Town/ Small City
Peoria, IL – Skyline Peoria is a very picturesque town along the Illinois river. Peoria is the headquarters for Caterpillar Inc. which is very much a part of the heart of America. Continue reading Big Town/ Small City
Editorial Cartoons…
I’m going to get a little wordy with my Saturday picture post here to explain a new category that I will be using here. Editorial cartoons do a great service toward the goal of free speech throughout the world. To see a couple of nuts who proclaim, but in no way represent a muslim religion, murder some of these artists in Paris recently is a tragedy all of us should mourn. A picture is worth a thousand words is a very appropriate phrase for editorial cartoons. They often say things that others would not dare to put into words. One of … Continue reading Editorial Cartoons…
Insight 4 — Creativity…
One part of me that I often struggle with is my level of creativity. I never think I have enough. Yeah, I know it takes creativity to blog the amount that I do. I think I have created somewhere in the neighborhood of five thousands post on my various blogs over the years but the creativity I think I miss out on is the artistic type. I am never satisfied with that aspect of my life. Here is a quote from Ernie to start our discussions in this area. You as a creative individual have the ability to pursue interesting … Continue reading Insight 4 — Creativity…
Hippies??
We came across this very creative advertising in Kentucky this Spring. It reminds me of the 1960s :) Continue reading Hippies??
Lawyers…
Manitowac, WI – Pinecrest Historical Village Yeah, even though we don’t like to think about it lawyers have always been a big part of America. Even in the late 1800’s as preserved here. Pinecrest is one of thousands of historical … Continue reading Lawyers…
Insight 3 — Personal Time… Doing Your Own Thing
This post is a continuation of the discernment period I recently spent on thought of where I go from here. I retired from the corporate world fifteen years ago and from my own business nine years ago. Since then I have struggled with my retirement years. Part of that struggle is due to the very different approaches to life between myself and my spouse. I love her dearly but we are two very different people. She is content with living a simple life of computer games, puzzles, TV, and naps. It is all she needs to have a fulfilled life. … Continue reading Insight 3 — Personal Time… Doing Your Own Thing
French Indian Encampment
I very much enjoy going to historical encampments, especially those not having to do with the Civil War, This one was in Wisconsin in 2013 but I have lost the exact location. I can see myself doing this some day. … Continue reading French Indian Encampment
Cardinals in the Ice…
Sometimes creative pictures just present themselves to you. That is if you take the time to see them.. :) This one came as a result of an ice storm last Spring. Continue reading Cardinals in the Ice…
Insight 1 — Waiting For Fate…
One thing that helped me during my recent discernment period was a book by Ernie Zelinski entitled: How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free. Ernie has written several very popular books about retirement. I don’t really know what drew me to this one but it was worth the effort as it addressed many of my concerns that other books on retirement have not. It seemed this book was mainly a collection of clichés but that was ok. It was what I needed. Let’s talk about a quote from that book: Regardless of how talented you are and how successful you are in the workplace, there is some … Continue reading Insight 1 — Waiting For Fate…
The Railroad…
Fort Wayne, IN – Railroad Crew Nothing says the heart of America more that group pictures. This on was photographed from the original in a Fort Wayne Indiana museum. The railroad was very important in the founding of the industrial … Continue reading The Railroad…
Windows
Ottawa Windows – Taken July 2011 There are many glass buildings such as this one in Ottawa. They are interspersed with centuries old building. I love the way the reflections of their neighbors and the sky play off on the window panes. Continue reading Windows
A Different Path?…
The end of each year is a time for reflection for many of us. We like to look back on the year to see if we spent it as we hoped we would. Since this year was a milestone in many regards for me I took this period much more seriously than I have in many past years. My sense of my own mortality is creeping up on me. I certainly see that my days are numbered so to speak, but then again aren’t all our days numbered? It is a matter of how small the number is. I did something this year … Continue reading A Different Path?…
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA – Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens is one of the U.S. premiere botanical gardens. It was the private estate of Pierre DuPont from 1906 to the mid 1930’s. It is over 1,000 acres so plan on spending the day … Continue reading Longwood Gardens
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