Apache Plume

Apache Plume on the High Desert

The Apache Plume is a true desert plant, found in all four southwestern United States’ desert regions – Sonoran, Chihuahuan, Mojave, and Great Basin. Though it has white, five petaled flowers (very much like the wild rose I see throughout the Midwest) the true fascination I have with [...]

From a Spider's Web

Sunlight Caught in a Spider's Web

The artist is a receptacle for the emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.   ~~  Pablo Picasso

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Do You See What I Didn't?

Red Rock, The Moon, and The Horse Corral

I had to photograph most of Monument Valley while being held a car-captive-passenger by a wild driver intent on making camp before dark. It was my fault – I designated a fair number of miles to travel on the day we left Arches National Park in [...]

Be Thankful…

Variegated Maize or Indian Corn

…that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something. This gives you an opportunity for learning.

Be thankful for the difficult times. These are the times in which you grow.

Be thankful [...]

Taking a Time Out

A Place to Rest

I am prepared for the craziness that will soon descend on my typically quiet home. Usually there are only two of us to make a mess, take a shower, fix a meal, get a little out of sorts. Today and tomorrow there will be 16 people, adults and teenagers, filling [...]

Drink Green Beer the Whole Year Long

Larry's Mug on the Tank ©2008 all rights reserved

The City of Milwaukee has a heritage of brewing great beers.  While many of the old names have faded, the Lakefront Brewery has grown and is adding to Milwaukee’s proud tradition. And to add a little extra color to their beer, Lakefront Brewery is a [...]