Category: Around Town

what time is the next train?

what time is the next train?

Went for a walk with my wife on the tracks behind our subdivision (yeah… that doesn’t sound like a good idea, does it?….the walking on the tracks part…) and spotted this beautiful mantis taking a walk as well!

self portrait

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I’d rather be riding.

let’s stay

let's go back

let’s go back

to the simple

promises

that we made

in that simple place

let’s return

to our hidden

moments

maybe our secrets

are still there

let’s rewind

our hearts

and listen

the vows linger

and so does my love

let’s stay

right now

right here

together

let’s just stay

tuba view

tuba view

Gotta love the sights and sounds of high schools bands! I am always amazed at their commitment, musicianship and excellence. I love a parade!

West Suburban Shrine Club

West Suburban Shrine Club

Taken today at the Grundy County Corn Festival Parade. Sweet ride!

Let’s Go…

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Taken this morning on my ride from my hometown to Marseilles, IL. It was a beautiful, fall morning.

river eagle

River Eagle

Fly, River Eagle, fly!

5 mile bridge

my favorite bridge

When I ride my bicycle west I pass over this bridge. Below are links to other images of this bridge that I have posted on this blog. I stop here each time to pray, drink some water, and enjoy the surroundings. It is my favorite bridge.

https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/untitled/

https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/5-mile-bridge-2/

https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/5-mile-bridge/

https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/5-mile-bridge-and-barn/

https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/06/17/under-the-bridge/

corn and light

corn and light

So, geographically speaking, this pretty much sums up the part of the mid-west that we live in. Lots of corn and soy bean fields… lots! I must admit, that after living here a few years, I have come to appreciate the beauty of the plains. Having a 360 degree horizon is cool… and… well… there’s the corn…. and…uh… soy beans….?…..    🙂

a little morning glory

Taken at a favorite spot alongside the Illinois River on one of my early bicycle rides. In other news, I may not post for a while as I am heading out to Montana with a team to minister at a camp for kids in the foster care system in grades 3 through 12. This is the second summer we are dong this and we are looking forward to loving on the campers.
Taken at a favorite spot alongside the Illinois River on one of my early morning bicycle rides. In other news, I may not post for a while as I am heading out to Montana with a team to minister at a camp for kids in the foster care system in grades 3 through 12. This is the second summer we are doing this and we are looking forward to loving on all those kids! Hopefully I will be able to sneak in a post or two. Take care everyone!