Lids

My sister and I took this crew to the Mall of America, stopping at REI first to try on some lids. 

Hansel

“Hansel” lead the expedition, with “Gretel” not far behind. What lead them to such intrigue? 

Armory

The gorgeous and nostalgic Duluth Armory building. So much history.

Salsa!

Salsa at the Black Bear Casino Big Band Dance Competition… hot, hot, hot!

Beached

…wish it were me.

The Shoe

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My niece Lizzy at her dance performance to the girl next to her “Hey, you lost your shoe!”

Old Dog and Petula

Some things are just “right” in life…. like these two and life on the Brule.

Easter Futball

A little post meal soccer to burn off the calories. Happy and blessed Easter to you all.

Big Beautiful Eyes

Big Beautiful Eyes

Ben 10

To my nephew Ben… Happy 10th Birthday! May all your dreams come true…

Surfer Girl

This surfer girl spotted riding the waves on Park Point Sunday.

Seth, Kathryn, Lynne & Trevor

A toast to our new interns and staff!

Couch-nastics

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….and the Headmaster of the House of Chaos thinks he’s sitting quietly working on art.

the Mallard

Canal Park where the shore meets the North Pier on Lake Superior.

Right up my alley…

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Many opportunities to practice my indoor shooting skills for this bowling extravaganza! Met my sister Jen and her husband Lowell, with Lowell’s family for a night of bowling over the Christmas holiday break.

Cityscape

A view from Park Point. Duluth, MN

The North Pier

…on a snow-less December evening. Duluth, MN

Parade

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Christmas City of the North Parade 2011 (slideshow)

Optimus Prime

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The House of Chaos also doubles as Matt’s Art Studio and Museum. Today’s masterpiece… Optimus Prime.

Inner Lighthouse

The Inner Lighthouse, South Breakwater, Duluth Harbor.

Tourists

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Met Joan and Sara on the Lakewalk… Great people.

Skyline Drive

Took the long road home today. Thinking time. The St. Louis River as it enters the Port of Duluth.

Laughing Like a Villain

IMG_039…making his pumpkin barf out its guts.

Brotherhood

There is a destiny that makes us brothers, No one goes his way alone; All that we send into the lives of others, Comes back into our own. ~Markham, Edwin on brotherhood

What Lives Within Us

What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.           ~Henry David Thoreau

Walking along the boardwalk and saw a group of tourists… young men, all walking together.               This one let the group get ahead of him.

Blatnik Bridge Sunset

The bayside view from Park Point. Stunning on many an evening.

Ghost Ship

A ship entering the Duluth Harbor and under the Aerial Lift Bridge.

Get Out of My Way

This rather spoiled his breakaway to the net… but we won anyway. Go Proctor!

The Batteries Just Wore Out

Lizzy. She was like the energizer bunny… and then the batteries just wore out.

The Good Life…

…at the end of the Gunflint Trail.

Tranquil Sunrise

End of Summer

It’s that time. Autumn is here.

Lake Avenue

One of my favorite streets. Canal Park, Duluth MN

Waiting

My son Josh. Kind enough to allow me to make him my model for the day.

“I’m NOT tired”

“…really, I’m not”.

Graceful Departure

Two U-turns later and standing through my sunroof… just in time.

Pondering Sundown

Graffiti Graveyard

…exploring a hidden world of art and culture.

“It’s time for your haircut”

Twilight Sky

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…a gorgeous sunset view from the golf course in Proctor, MN

Old Central

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The Historic Old Central High School in Duluth built in 1892, features this 230-foot clock tower, a key attribute to the beautiful panoramic view of the city and overlooking the Duluth harbor from downtown. With this bold structure taking up and entire city block, using a fisheye lens to capture its entirety for a full front view.

Dad’s Shed

“The shed”. A commonly suggested locale to investigate, given in  response to any inquiry about the pursuit of any said item that one cannot find; often leading to successful discovery.

Shimmering Sail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An evening sailboat enjoying the Duluth harbor

Sleepy Canoe

When life gives you lemons

Puddle Huddle

The Eyes

Bird in a Row

Little red truck…

… somebody’s Friday night ride. Canal Park, Duluth.

Hot Air

Waiting for Jake’s soccer game to start. The air was so thick with temps in the 90’s and the heat index just below 105 degrees… thick!