Finally, a celebrity worthy of his fame. Ernie has been a stable character at Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA) for several years and has become a favorite with staff and clients alike. MTRA has been helping physically and mentally challenged people, young and old, build self-esteem and confidence since 1985. An untold number of heart-warmingContinue reading “Ernie Takes the Cake”
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Education: A Farm Boy’s Perspective
Have a degree? So what good is it? From a farm perspective, things simple: no milk if you don’t have the right cows, no harvest if you don’t sow the right seeds, no job unless “Hire Education” comes with that degree. Without the “hire” in “higher education,” it’s just BS Piled h.igher and D.eeper. #hireeducationContinue reading “Education: A Farm Boy’s Perspective”
French Polynesia 2012 Day 3: Dancing with Dolphins
Saturday Morning Travelogue
Round Engine Rumble of Times Past
I was zeroing in on the sun for my daily observations when I heard the unmistakable rumble of a big, round, radial engine headed my way. Though trees obscured the view at first, I guessed that it might pass overhead. I got the camera ready and managed to get this photo during the one andContinue reading “Round Engine Rumble of Times Past”
Shaggy Sun
Plumes hovering along the perimeter of the sun are not flames, but rather massive amounts of gas, mostly hydrogen, held tens of thousands of miles high by powerful magnetic fields. The total distance from the left prominence margin to the right one is on the order of 250,000 miles; yes, nearly a quarter of aContinue reading “Shaggy Sun”
Point of View
I wonder who looks stranger from his point of view, him or me. #pointofview #giraffe #me
Rub-a-dub-dub
What a strange tub! #rubadubdub #tub #homosassasprings
The American Way
How it’s really done. #spiritof76 #americanway #american #hardwork #dirtyhands #cleanmoney
Fairy in the Wings
Shadows in the setting sun highlight the magic of wings while living with a Fairy highlights the magic of life. #fairy #shadows #sunset
Meeting Jack S.
No photo for this story for obvious reasons… Finally Met Jack S. by: Howard Eskildsen We went to Costco for a regular shopping spree and afterwards had a hotdog and drinks at their food court. My wife left to use the “girl’s room” while I remained at the table finishing my hotdog. I became awareContinue reading “Meeting Jack S.”