July 25th, 2020


Comet NEOWISE, just below the Big Dipper This one is not zoomed in as much so it is clearer and was taken later in the evening As you can see, I was able to get a few pictures of NEOWISE a few nights ago as it was scooting across the Big Sky of Montana. I … Continue reading July 25th, 2020

April 19th, 2020


I hope everyone reading this (and your loved ones) are staying well through the pandemic and doing what they should do. We still have a long way to go but we have to be patient and do what we have to do (that means NOT what we WANT to do) to get this under control … Continue reading April 19th, 2020

February 17th, 2020 – Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kansas City, MO USA


I woke up at 4:30, an hour before our alarm was supposed to go off. I laid there in the darkness, contemplating our trip during that time; all the things we saw and did and the fun we had. We have a 9-hour flight to ATL then a couple more hours to MCI.It was such … Continue reading February 17th, 2020 – Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kansas City, MO USA

February 16th, 2020 – Day 8: Amsterdam, The Netherlands


Today we got out of our rental in Landsmeer and moved into Centrum near Centraal Station. Our room happened to be overlooking a canal and the station along with buildings in the other side of the canal. From here we go back and catch a train to Schiphol Airport for the trip home. We got … Continue reading February 16th, 2020 – Day 8: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

February 15th, 2020 – Day 7: Amsterdam, The Netherlands


This morning we got up early to get into the city from our house in Landsmeer. We had tickets to tour the Anne Frank House - one of the few touristy things we scheduled and planned.   I was a bit apprehensive about it but I'm glad we went. There are many lessons in what … Continue reading February 15th, 2020 – Day 7: Amsterdam, The Netherlands