Posts made in 2009

Missouri is Pro-Floating

Posted on Jun 4, 2009 in My Thoughts On..., Rural America | 0 comments

I have recently discovered something about my state that I like a lot. It appears I have taken the access to river ways for granted. Apparently residents of other states, such as Kansas, who enjoy floating do not have the same opportunities as we do in the Show-Me State. Generally speaking I think...

Read More

Firefly

Posted on May 27, 2009 in Daily Grind, Rural America | 6 comments

How to photograph lightning and lightning bugs at the same time.

Read More

Full Fridge (For Me at Least)

Posted on May 22, 2009 in My Thoughts On... | 1 comment

Yesterday I read this months cover story in Natl Geographic about the looming food shortage. I wasn’t aware there was a food shortage because in my part of the world a shortage or problem merely translates into higher prices that i may or may not even notice. When I want food I trade...

Read More

Time to Get My Float On

Posted on May 20, 2009 in Daily Grind, Rural America | 0 comments

Last night was my first kayaking expedition of the summer (even though it’s not yet summer). I would say it was my first of the year, but that’s not true since I spent part of New Years day in the river. At any rate… several of my friends now have kayaks and for me that...

Read More

Backyard Project Continued…

Posted on May 14, 2009 in House / Projects | 2 comments

Last night before the storm hit I put the finishing touches on this section of my backyard landscaping project. I am pretty excited about it for a number of reasons but mainly just because it looks nice. I am not generally all that great and coming up with landscaping arrangements and...

Read More