August 26th, 2025 – Photo Contest; Up Yours, Verizon


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

Juy 17th, 2025 – Road Trip


I have been going through stuff my parents had, consolidating & packing the stuff to keep and throwing away many things that were saved for some reason I cannot determine. Some things I have donated, and I found a few more things to donate that my mom had amongst the (literally) 20-30 plastic tubs and … Continue reading Juy 17th, 2025 – Road Trip

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

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

July 3rd, 2025 – Rapid City, SD


Yep…back on the road again! It is so good to be out on an adventure. This time, Addy is with me. Her dad already went to Montana for his new gig and they haven’t seen each other for over a month. I brought up some things for him to take back for storage until the … Continue reading July 3rd, 2025 – Rapid City, SD