Author: rutakintome

I married Ruth, my high school sweetheart, in 1983 and we have four children and 6 grandchildren. I have been the worship pastor at Mission Bible Church since 2004. We are located in Minooka, a southwest suburb of Chicago. I love singing, bicycling, music, Mahler, boxing, coffee, movies, The Beatles, sunsets, coffee, Mahler, the seashore, sunsets at the seashore, coffee, and… the seashore. Originally from New York, I grew up 15 minutes from the beautiful beaches of southern Long Island. I have a Fujifilm X-T5 that I use to capture the world I see. I also enjoy writing about the images that surface in my mind and heart as I work with the images from my camera. Thanks for stopping by!

family

Here is the companion image to my previous post.
Here is the companion image to my previous post. This just makes me smile.

grandson

This is the first of two images that I will be posting of my grandson. First the little guy on his own, then with mom and dad.
This is the first of two images that I will be posting of my grandson. First the little guy on his own, then with mom and dad.

Horses

There is a beautiful estate/ranch not far from my home that I pass when taking my bicycle ride. The property has beautiful stables, a large mansion, and lots of horses.
There is a beautiful estate/ranch not far from my home that I pass when taking my bicycle ride. The property has beautiful stables, a large mansion, and lots of horses. I have always loved horses, so, if you would like to give me one, I would be okay with that.  🙂

prayer

Taken at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.
Taken at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.

5 Mile Bridge and Barn

5 Mile Bridge and Barn

…about 13 miles into my favorite bike ride I come across 5 Mile Bridge and…

Beautiful Barn

…this old barn…

Barn Side

…i’ve often wondered about the story of this place…

Barn Plant

…untold stories that perhaps reside in someone’s heart and mind…

Barn Nails

 …the earth seems to be slowly consuming the structures…

Barn Door

…still, there is a quiet beauty about it all…

Next to the Barn

…a stillness and peace…

Not Quite Sure

B&W Barn

Beauty of the Barn

…whatever stories these images tell, I dedicate them to an inspiring friend and storyteller: Matthias. Thank you for telling such wonderful stories…

Up is Down @ The Grand Lux Cafe

I have posted a couple of other images from this wonderful Chicago restaurant. The food is excellent, the menu is varied, the portions HUGE, and, the service courteous and prompt. The atmosphere is elegant, fun, and maintains just the right amount of a casual feel. Wow! I sound like commercial! This is a favorite gathering place for the Garcia clan.
I have posted a couple of other images from this wonderful Chicago restaurant. The food is excellent, the menu is varied, the portions HUGE, and, the service courteous and prompt. The atmosphere is elegant, fun, and maintains just the right amount of a casual feel. Wow! I sound like commercial! This is a favorite gathering place for the Garcia clan.

Young Drummer Man

Taken at the 64th Annual Grundy Corn Festival Parade.
Taken at the 64th Annual Grundy County Corn Festival Parade. This is our youngest son who is part of a great marching band program in our school system.

Apple Stairs

Taken at the Apple Store on Michigan Ave. This marks the first post of 2013! Happy New everyone! I am looking forward to growing in my photography this year.
Taken at the Apple Store on Michigan Ave. This marks the first post of 2013! Happy New Year everyone! I am looking forward to growing in my photography this year.

The City with the Yellow Bike

I saw lots of yellow bikes in the city that day... this is one of them :)
I saw lots of yellow bikes in the city that day… this is one of them 🙂