I normally post an image of a warm fire burning outside in the snow, low light conditions. I always find it peaceful. But today I am posting an image of my father, as a young boy, who passed away on Dec 23rd. He nearly got to 96 yrs old.
It was his time. He was a good father. He was a good man. He was kind, gentle, compassionate, and giving.
The world could use more like him.
Rest in peace, Dad
There are all kinds of fun and interesting people to chat with.
I ran into this young lady on my walk through the woods looking at different vendor and experiential events. Experiential events are where you pay to shoot some various kinds of "hardware". No worries, no living things were targets.
I loved the larger glasses and the hair.
She was walking by and I asked to take a quick photo. I thought she was quite stunning.
I always enjoy running into Ron Shara and his daughter (Laura) at the Game Fair. Ron is getting older but he is still the face of life in the outdoors in MN. And Laura does a good job keeping tabs on him!
The funeral showed so many how tender, kind, gentle, and loving you were. You were an amazing sister.
Love you.
How can one be sore bored while watching dogs having so much fun? I am perplexed!
One of the things I love about watching the dogs jump is how intent and excited they can be. Eyes focused. They WANT to go!
People bring their dogs as guests. Sometime the dogs end up competing in various skill events. Usually retrieving! Photos of that will be forthcoming. But I thought this dog was beautiful!
I had a wonderful opportunity to hear Riley Gaines speak earlier this summer. She was kind, gentle, very well spoken. And her message was powerful.
Everyone should hear it. No one should ever be threatened and have their life turned upside down because they speak a biological fact.
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It is always nice to see law enforcement on hand for various events. Nice smile and a great beard, too!
As you can see from the reflection in her glasses, she had some fans!
While wandering around the Arizona Fish and Game event earlier this year, I stumbled up Action Shooting! I had never seen that before. Think...cowboys and cowgirls riding horses and shooting at balloons through a course of fire.
This was one of the very lovely cowgirls. She was a great shot, too!
Meet Chistopher!
He is on the JR High Power team. High Power shooting uses targets set at 200, 300 and 600 yards. I believe the 200 yard targets are smaller to compensate for the shorter distance. It's serious shooting!
I've heard of them. But I do not recall ever seeing one. A marvelous weapon for some long range shooting "back in the day".
Meet Dee!
It was nice meeting you Dee!
God, I have been lazy with my blog. I can't seem to get motivated. I am glad to say I am finally done posting about the wandering through the open air market.
Meet John
And meet Vern!
Meet Maureen.
My sincere thanks to you both!
May we remember those who have given their all for our freedom. And may we never give that freedom up.
All photos taken in Normandy on the 74th anniversary of D-Day.
Omaha Beach
US soldiers in Sainte Mere Eglise.
A tribute to John Steele, the US paratrooper who's chute hung on the church steeple during the invasion. He survived the war!
The US cemetery in Normandy.
My mother a couple of years ago. She hates having her photo taken. Hence, the pleasant look! She is now 90 and will be approaching 91 in a few months. My father is 95. I am quite fortunate to have them both alive.
Happy Mother's Day mom. See you soon for breakfast. And yes, she is driving here with my dad. She is an independent, bull-headed woman, that's for sure. Maybe that's where I get my sunny disposition!
Meet Jeana!
She was managing an interesting store. I particularly liked this porcelain mask. It was hauntingly beautiful.
Meet Jeff,
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with Jeff. He was a Mustang car aficionado and was a member of the AZ Mustang club. There are over 600 members in that club!
Nice cars! Thanks Jeff!
Meet Bonnie!
Bonnie has lived in AZ for over 40 years. She was minding a booth selling some very interesting home decorating items.
I liked this sign, made up of old license plates that have been cut into useful letters!
Meet Doug!
Doug saved my live. OK, that may be a bit of an overstatement. But, he did point me to the bathrooms at a most opportune time!
