Advertisements It was only 9am on a Friday, yet I was already exasperated. Perhaps my short temper came through in the multitude of emails, as the next thing I know the boss tells all of us that we are getting Monday off. Regardless of the reason why, I’ll certainly take a three day weekend andContinue reading “The Alpine Loop”
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the character of Topeka
Advertisements Some define a city by its people. Others by its history, architecture or surrounding landscape. I found that in the capital city of Topeka, Kansas, that character can best be found in it’s homes in the hood. [the_ad id=”11882″] It’s where the weather beaten and run down, the hard work of sweat and tearsContinue reading “the character of Topeka”
stories from the trail : Chapter Three "Lake Blanche"
Advertisements As I ready myself for hike number three, I realize that the majority of this three mile one way journey is basically vertical, no switchbacks. With the previous week bringing early snow to the Wasatch and my current physical condition, I’m certainly aware of the very real possibility of twisting an ankle, dehydrating, orContinue reading “stories from the trail : Chapter Three "Lake Blanche"”
passing the hours at Lady Bird lake
Advertisements After my first night in Austin, Texas, I pulled back the curtains to gray skies and big raindrops cascading down from the heavens. [the_ad id=”13633″] Not the greatest first view of the city’s recreational jewel, Lady Bird Lake. By mid morning the rain seemed as though quitting time was coming soon, and their wereContinue reading “passing the hours at Lady Bird lake”
The Flint Hills of Kansas
Advertisements Beauty is all about your perception, what you choose to see, and how it will affect you. The Flint Hills of Northeastern Kansas, with its marvelous tall green grasses under my bare feet pierce my soul. Houses that once held farmers of old still remain in this countryside, it’s owners probably six feet underContinue reading “The Flint Hills of Kansas”
thoughts on the government
Advertisements It was one week ago today that started a horrible chain of events here in the USA…. “Two bombs explode at the Boston marathon, killing three, critically injuring over one hundred and seventy…” “poisonous Ricin envelope mailed to President Obama, Mississippi Senator….” “fertilizer explosion in West, Texas kills one hundred and sixty, levelsContinue reading “thoughts on the government”
Bohemian music
Advertisements It’s mid morning, one of the last days of 2012. I wander with eyes furtively glancing up, left then right and back and forth.The architecture in Praha is mesmerizing.This aimlessly walking takes me to my first European Christmas market. [the_ad id=”11882″] The smells wafting out from the booths entices one closer.Breads, sweets, roasted meats.HotContinue reading “Bohemian music”
walking the grounds of the Paradise Ghetto
Advertisements The Nazi’s called Terezin the “Paradise Ghetto” because this place was an experiment for the SS. Eventually Hitler wanted to turn this peaceful little town into a German city were people in his party could feel comfortable living outside Germany. [the_ad id=”11882″] That is, once all the current inhabitants were exterminated. The German forcesContinue reading “walking the grounds of the Paradise Ghetto”
Lazarus on down
Advertisements It’s twelve days into 2013, and the ticking clock of life propels forward regardless of fiscal cliffs, maddening business decisions, and other such nonsense. I climb into a photographic time machine, and am whisked back two hundred and eighty-eight hours. [the_ad id=”11882″] It is just after seven-thirty in the morning, the first sunrise ofContinue reading “Lazarus on down”
Two Balloons
Advertisements “Two balloons are stuck in a tree, connected by a single string.One firmly in the grasp of the dead winter’s branches, the other struggling in the light wind to be free.I wonder to myself, which one may I be?” [the_ad id=”11882″]This thought came to me in the early morning of New Year’s day. IContinue reading “Two Balloons”