Ethereal Peony

Ethereal Peony

I don’t know how this ended up in one of my planting beds, but I was excited to see this bloom last week!

Freedom and Idiocy

Just a couple of thoughts for today…   “To affirm that men and women are persons and as persons should be free, and yet to do nothing tangible to make this affirmation a reality, is a farce.” ― Paulo Freire   “Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” … Continue reading »

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond

What is beyond “as far as they eye can see”? Hwy 16, Sparta, WI. Info from roadsideamerica.com: Sparta, Wisconsin: 30-Foot-Tall Eyeball Artist’s big sculpture based on his own veiny orb. The eye spent time in Chicago’s Pritzker Park until 2010, now outside F.A.S.T. in Sparta until it finds a welcoming socket. I took this wider shot … Continue reading »

Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination 1

Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination 1

I am a little behind in posting this photo, and unfortunately, I did not have my favorite camera with me – just my LG Viper smartphone. But I enjoyed the exhibit and liked the photos enough to post them, anyway Da Vinci exhibit at the History Museum at the Castle in Appleton, WI

Subscriber Favorites And A Winner!

Reblogged from Jeff Sinon Photography – Nature Through The Lens: The Top 9? Who in the world does a top 9? Well as it turns out, you do. Back on December 13th I challenged the subscribers to my blog to Tell Me Your Favorite Image From 2012, and one lucky person was going to win … Continue reading »

Feel the love, people

Reblogged from Joy and Woe: I actually wrote about this on my work blog, but it’s adorable and so I’m self-plagiarizing to share it here, too. Little-known fact: I’m a singer. In fact, I’ve been singing for so long that my first recording was on vinyl (which leads to another little-known fact: I am oooooold). … Continue reading »

Food Waste

Reblogged from All Things Geography: NBC News story about about half the world’s supply of food is wasted because retailers and customers are effectively…too picky. “As much as half of the food produced worldwide ends up being thrown away every year because shoppers are too choosy about the appearance of fruit and vegetables, a report … Continue reading »