once again

the verrazano–narrows bridge

This beautiful piece of engineering art connects Staten Island and Brooklyn. It has always struck me as a majestic part of the landscape of the five boroughs of New York City. I leave you with this….interesting fact from the MTA website: Seasonal contractions and expansions of the steel cables cause the double-decked roadway to be 12 feet lower in the summer than in the winter. 

moody sunset

Taken from my recent trip to New York to be with my parents. Just felt moody, I guess…

reflecting lines

leaning-linesThe Freedom Tower, New York, NY.

get the point

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The Freedom Tower, New York, New York.

4th Presbyterian Church – Chicago 

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We enjoyded a night in Chicago to celebrate our anniversary. Here is the view from our room of historic 4th Presbyterian Church in Chicago.

boys

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This is the 2nd (and last) post in a sort of mini family theme. (I promise, no family photo album here!) I just was taken by this moment…my oldest son holding my youngest grandson. Thanks for stopping by.

twisted tree…perhaps

fossilized-xenomorphAn interestingly twisted tree at Starved Rock State Park. Or…a fossilized xenomorph.

parade again

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Thought I would pay a quick visit again to our annual Grundy County Corn Festival Parade before posting some more Fall pictures. This is my youngest son. We have enjoyed watching the hard work, teamwork, and fantastic performances of the high school band that he has been a part of for the past four years. Yup…I am kind of a proud papa. Thanks for stopping by.

7 trombones

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“Seventy-six trombones led the big parade.”

Well, not quite 76, but I am sure that old Harold Hill would have been really pleased to see the seven trombone players pictured here marching in our county’s annual Corn Festival Parade.