all aboard

Taken at the Joliet METRA Rail station.
Taken at the Joliet METRA Rail station.

Three Kings Day

Taken in the Plaza Colón of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. It's all about Three Kings Day (Epiphany)!
Taken in the Plaza Colón of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. It’s all about Three Kings Day!

forest stairs

Back to Mattheissen Park for this image. It is a long way donw, but then you can explore the dells, waterfalls and winding paths. I love taking walks with my family here.
Back to Matthiessen Park for this image. It is a long way down, but then you can explore the dells, waterfalls and winding paths. I love taking walks here with my family.

Carly

This was taken after the very talented cast and crew of Minooka High school performed the musical, "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." The performances were EXCELLENT! There is just something about this picture that I like, so that's why I posted it. Carly, my youngest daughter, is on the right facing away from the camera :)
This was taken after the very talented cast and crew of Minooka High School performed the musical, “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The performances were EXCELLENT! There is just something about this picture that I like, so that’s why I posted it. Carly, my youngest daughter, is on the right, facing away from the camera.

Stars and Bucks

I wonder if they have Wi and Fi?
I wonder if they have Wi and Fi?

river clouds

It wasn't exactly a good day for riding, but for a Spring that just can't seem to find the Midwest, it wasn't so bad. This was taken on the Illinois River Bridge @ Morris.
It wasn’t exactly a good day for riding, but for a Spring that just can’t seem to find the Midwest, it wasn’t so bad. This was taken on the Illinois River Bridge @ Morris.

mom and dad

Mom and dad have been walking together for 54 years. They are the finest example of committed love that I have ever seen, and I am grateful.

Mom and dad have been walking together for 54 years. They are the finest example of committed love that I have ever seen, and I am grateful.

rails

We live near the I & M Canal (http://www.canalcor.org/CCA_Hist.html: 96 miles of engineering, history an hard work. It is a great place to take a hike or enjoy a bike ride. When I go with my son we take a little diversion and climb along a train tresse pictured here, and follow the tracks to neat bridge that will show up on this blog soon.
We live near the I & M Canal (http://www.canalcor.org/CCA_Hist.html): 96 miles of engineering, history and hard work. It is a great place to take a hike or enjoy a bike ride. When I go with my son we take a little diversion and climb alongside a train bridge pictured here, and follow the tracks to another bridge visible in this image at the end of the rails. That bridge spans the Illinois River. When I’m here, time slows down a bit… and that’s a good thing.

winter’s way is passing

Winter Barns

winter’s way is passing

empty barns stand sure

quiet stories ‘neath the trees

whispered tales

forgotten days

beneath the cold

faith will grow

faith must grow

Winter Barns

winter’s way is passing

come and grow with me

time is sliding past our door

tears are melting

restored are dreams

beneath the cold

hope will grow

hope must grow

     winter’s way is passing

     come and sing with me

     fill the days with melody

     i’m yours alone

Winter Barns

Winter Barns

our hearts are one

beneath the cold

love will grow

love must grow

River Sunrise

It is currently 18 degrees Fahrenheit... seems like Winter just won't leave town. I am eager to get out on my bicycle and go riding to this park along the Illinois River and enjoy warm quiet mornings in the country. If you have our Spring, you can return it... no questions asked. Thank you.
It is currently 18 degrees Fahrenheit… seems like Winter just won’t leave town. I am eager to get out on my bicycle and go riding to this park along the Illinois River and enjoy warm quiet mornings in the country. If you have our Spring, you can return it… no questions asked. Thank you.