Class of '31

That car is a 1931 too. This was the 75th class reunion for these Yates Center (KS) High School graduates. The fact that there are 5 left is fairly impressive. They are all around 93 years old. That's my Aunt Annie there in the near window in the back.

Don't Stretch the Truth...

Do Unto Others...

The south entrance to the courthouse in Yates Center, KS (my hometown).

Sandy Bottom

Found Ornament

We found this bauble hanging on this telephone pole. And we left it there.

Canoes on the Kaw

Shadow on a Tree

My wife's shadown to be precise.

Our Lawn

We're psyched about our new grass. This looks so much better than it did in April. We used to have patches of bare dirt.

Ya nevah know...

...what yer gonna see on a porch in Lawrence.

Bridge Over the River Kaw (again)

View Down the Kaw

Jager Bottle

Does this photo seem....odd somehow?

Geese and Flag

These are not the same geese pictured several days ago. At least if they are, they are not in the same place. This is near the VFW Hall which is also near the Kaw River.

Sidewalk Art

Robin on a Stick

In our neighbor's front yard.

Pink Peony

Detail

This is a detail crop from the next photo. Do you know what this is?

Cops! 2

They got the cuffs on him and took him away. Today I looked at the police blotter in the newspaper and the only thing I could find referenced somebody getting arrested for throwing water balloons. Now I don't know if that was this situation, but if it was, one wouldn't think water balloons would merit the pulling of guns.

Cops!

We inadvertently witnessed an arrest Saturday night when we went for a walk. We had just seen the kid come over a fence.

I am not Infantile...

You StinkyButt PoopHead.

Backlit Leaf

From the woods adjacent to Clinton Lake near Lawrence, KS -- site of the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival!

Hawk & Sky

The same bird, in a larger context.

Wingspan

I'm not sure what kind of hawk or vulture this is, but he might have the biggest wingspan I've seen in my home state. Again, seen at Clinton Lake near Lawrence, KS.

Snakeskin 3

Snakeskin crop

I like to take details out of photos and make them standalone pics. Check the last picture.

Snakeskin 2

Snakeskin. A sign of renewal, of shedding the old.

Snakeskin 1

We discovered these remnants on our hike at Clinton Lake last weekend.

Sanders Mound

This fellow was sitting all by himself on this hill that overlooks Clinton Lake near Lawrence, KS. This image reminds me vaguely of Edward Hopper paintings. Except his works were usually dark.

Even More Geese

Clinton Lake near Lawrence, KS. This almost the whole flock we saw. They were just hanging out in one of the camping areas. They weren't particularly scared of us but we couldn't exactly just walk up to them.

More Geese

Clinton Lake near Lawrence, KS.

Geese

Clinton Lake near Lawrence, KS.

Goose

Clinton Lake near Lawrence, KS.

Jagermeister Van

Seen near Lawrence, KS.

Bridge over the Kaw

We walk down to Burcham Park (Lawrence, KS) often, and this is the second time I've seen such a nice reflection. The first time I didn't have the camera. Tell me what you can find in the details.

bugs' cousin

Branches

Taken by my wife Lucy.

Dandelion Fluff

It looks surreal, in the right context and quantity.

Bugs

He just sat there and posed for me.

Broadway Cafe - KC

Sorry about the flash reflection. This place served one of the best mochas I've had in some time. And it had that very pattern in the foam.

Out There

Lady Luck

Church towers

The context seems a bit -- paradoxical.

Jerusalem Cafe

Westport Mural

Detail from the previous pic

Westport - KC

EMT Blur

EMT Drummer

This fellow, Jeff Cohen, didn't show up in the last photo, so this is give him equal time. Actually I'm not convinced he's a drummer, even though he plays well. I think he's a standup comic. Or maybe a sit-down-behind-the-drums comedian.

EMT, less motion

The Hurricane

Kansas City, MO. Near Westport & Broadway. Location of EMT's gig Wednesday night.

EMT in Motion

The Eric McFadden trio returned to the KC area Wednesday night for a gig at The Hurricane in Westport. More pics of the band and the Westport area to follow in the coming days. Westport is a really groovy little neighborhood of cafes and bars.This was our first visit since moving to the area. However last night was about Eric and our old friend James Whiton the bassplayer. Jeff Cohen handles drums for the band.

Pinckney Neighborhood

If you look at the larger size, you should be able to read that plaque.

Wheelbarrow on the Roof

We've had some wind storms lately, and I think it's up there to help with cutting trees.

Another Squirrel

My yard rarely has less than two scurrying around. This guy I caught up a tree.

Dog Sign

This guy apparently doesn't care for dogs visiting his yard. At least not when they leave a reminder.

Pink 3's

Muriel

Look closely. Her eyes are watching you.

Poinsetta Waterdrop Crop

Another tiny fragment from that several-posts-ago waterdrop picture.

Neon Fragment

Dogwood

I went back into the shots from Virginia. This is a fragment of a dogwood I found. Those dogwood trees were blooming everywhere. We were there for Easter Sunday.

Roots

Another Detail

I love those waterdrops. They're like balls of crystal.

Poinsetta Close Up

A detail from the previous photo.

Poinsetta

The same poinsetta, different leaf, more water drops. I think this would make a nice Christmas card.

Poinsetta After a Rain

Lucy reading

My wife Lucy is on the phone reading that plaque to her sister in Virginia. And it was raining at thet time.

Fortune