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.

winter’s way is passing

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’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

our hearts are one

beneath the cold

love will grow

love must grow

Please Keep Feet on Floor

Chicago METRA trains are quite cool. This is my preferred method of getting to the heart of the windy city!

Must Get Great Mileage

The preferred method of transportation for the clown from my previous post.

Bridge and Stairs

As promised, here is a wide shot of the steps that I perviously posted. We live in the plains of the midwest, s this park is fun to go to because it's streams, waterfalls, trees and canyons offer a welcome contrasts to the endless miles of corn and soybean fields - which also have their own beauty... just lots of it! — As promised, here is a wide shot of the steps that I perviously posted. We live in the plains of the midwest, so this park is fun to go to because it’s streams, waterfalls, trees and canyons offer a welcome contrast to the endless miles of corn and soybean fields – which also have their own beauty… just lots of it!

bean again

Bean here before and, The Bean has been on this photoblog before as well.

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.

Remember?

Cameras Kodak Film

prayer

Taken at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.

5 Mile Bridge and Barn

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

…this old barn…

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

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

…the earth seems to be slowly consuming the structures…

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

…a stillness and peace…

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