i am coming soon

A chilly wind accompanied this sunrise whispering, “I am winter, and I am coming soon.”

in the spotlight

 

A seagull enjoying the moment.

beginning

I started my bicycle ride later than I wanted to, but, it turned out okay. I was able to see the beginning of a beautiful day. We’ll get back to New York soon. (Click on the image for a larger view.)

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.

i can do that…i just don’t want to

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He certainly looks happy and, considering all that is going on with clowns around here, this is a good thing! Also, full disclosure, I can’t do that.

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.

the stillness of morning

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…an early morning journey…

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….chasing my shadow into the west…

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…then peace…

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…in the stillness of morning…

until we “meet” again

morning beauty

The sun doing some painting over the Illinois River in Morris, IL. This may be my last post for a week or so. I will be in Haiti this week on a missions trip and will enjoy sunrises there! We will be ministering to widows and orphans with a team of talented high school students and adults. Until we “meet” again, have a wonderful week!

totally cool

totally cool

Yeah….he’s totally cool. I miss my motorcycle. so i guess i am not totally cool… #whereismyharley

river moments

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Like many of you, I struggle to parallel park my car, so, I can’t imagine guiding these long behemoths along the Illinois River!