On a whim a few days ago I entered an iPhone photo contest on a website with this photo: Cicada I got it submitted just a couple of hours before the deadline. There were some really nice photos people submitted. I did not win, but the top pick was a really good closeup of a … Continue reading August 26th, 2025 – Photo Contest; Up Yours, Verizon
Outdoors
August 24th, 2025 – Finally!; Birdbath Hack
It is a beautiful day outside today. I woke up to a cool 58° F - what a welcomed change. With the forecast I saw, I think for the most part we are past the equatorial rainforest weather for the year. We are almost into September after all. I have spent most of the day … Continue reading August 24th, 2025 – Finally!; Birdbath Hack
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July 20th, 2025 – Federal Land Passes Info and Tips
Since it is travel season I thought I would take a few minutes to post about federal passes to help you save some money and maybe give you a few tips to stretch your fee money. There is a lot of BS info on BS websites out there and you need to have the correct … Continue reading July 20th, 2025 – Federal Land Passes Info and Tips
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July 5th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Three
It’s our last full day here; tomorrow it is time to leave to head back home. Addy & Loran took off early to go to Devil’s Tower and a drive-through animal park. I stayed local and went on another hike in the city. This time I went hiking up near Dinosaur Park in the Skyline … Continue reading July 5th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Three
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July 4th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Two
We went for breakfast but it was horrible; so bad that our omelettes were obviously sitting for a long time (we waited probably 45 minutes in a Perkin’s that was not crowded) and mine was not even cooked through. I had to go find some healthier things to eat so I made a grocery run … Continue reading July 4th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Two
Journey and Destination 