Many of the most popular bands from the 80’s have stuck around for the paycheck and we can see them at county fairs and summer revival shows. You know the bands. The ones that haven’t released anything new in 15 years but still seem to play 250 dates a year. …
With my plans for Thursday night changing, I decided to see if I could capture lightning in a photo. While I was shutout, I learned quite a bit including how to protect the gear. In this case, I rolled north and set up ahead of a front hoping to capture …
While at the conservatory, I decided to make use of the gorgeous day by strolling through the zoo. I’ve always had a soft spot for orangutans. Maybe it started with the Clint Eastwood movie, “Every Which Way But Loose”? Remember Clyde? The baby was particularly cute and you can insert …
For the past 3 years, I tinkered around with my fine Olympus E-510 camera. She accompanied me on visits to Lambeau Field, Clam Bakes, family functions and Republican conventions. We visited flower gardens, parks, metal concerts and even attended the birth of my grandchildren. She was loyal, reliable and at …
Yup, that’s what I heard at the graduation from preschool of 2 of my grandkids, Kendall and Dylan. The high school graduations for my grandchildren will begin in 2021 with eldest, Konner and culminate in June of 2027 with the graduation of Landon. Huh? Say that again please. Remember how …
Finally spring has sprung in Minnesota. I was due to stop and smell the flowers again. Yesterday, I spent a few hours in Minneapolis at Minnihaha Falls Park. It’s definitely one of the more recognizable landmarks of the Twin Cities. I’ve been working at actually learning how to take photos and there is …
I’m feeling really stressed and upset by some things that have happen in the last few days. A very close friend’s daughter, who has been like my own for years, was abused by her live in boyfriend and father of her child on Sunday. The details were relayed to me …
My life experiences have opened my mind to numerous left of center ideas. Conversations with terminally ill people can give you an enlightened perspective. The peace that some attain when the end of their physical life is near is both awe inspiring and comforting. Maybe it’s that the majority of …
I was recently listening to my favorite radio program and they were discussing a new television program called “Celebrity Ghost Stories”. Of course, they pointed out how ludicrous the entire premise was. Anyone that has experienced anything supernatural is just crazy and/or needed money and/or attention. I mean really. A …
I am a HUGE Howard Stern Show fan. His show and Sirius radio in general have replaced TV as my prime source of entertainment. Artie Lange is large part of the greatest radio show ever. He opened up about his life to us throughout the 4+ years of uncensored radio …