iLashes

IPad Eyelash Matt 4March14 IMG_8452He focused on the iPad… I focused on the iLashes.

Zeiss Ikon

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This is a Zeiss Ikon Contessa 35 camera made in Germany. On the front of the camera when closed, which you can’t see in the shot, was a small diamond stud that unfortunately had been stolen. The camera has its original leather case and Zeiss Ikon Ikoblitz 5 flash without a bulb that you see attached ).  I had fun playing with this camera for the day. 

The Artist

The Artist IMG_5419We must all work to make this world worthy of its children.  ~Pablo Casals

Beach Bustle

Canal Park Busy IMG_5005Savoring every last bit of the season. Tourists and locals alike. Canal Park, Duluth, MN.

Sun Pier

Quadcycle Reflection Pier IMG_5015After a very dark sky and hard rain, the clouds parted, the sun “pier-ed” through and the people came knowing the season is near an end… and savoring every last bit they could. ~Canal Park, Duluth, MN.

First Class

Hockey Ride 2 IMG_4852My nephew Matt- already getting first class service after his hockey game from his teammate Tanner…. I see celebrity life in his future…

Dream Bike

Dream Bike IMG_6379The birthday girl and her dream bike. Straight from the House of Chaos, my niece Lizzy, all smiles. Ahh… to be six, again.  Happy Easter, Everyone.

Inconspicuous

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Deep Thoughts

CPI Marcie IMG_5892 copyCompleting the final CPI, or Clinical Performance Instrument, for my student intern. A long process.

Score!

Score IMG_5345…it was in like Flynn.

Hot Tub Princess

Lizzy Hot Tub IMG_2455 7Dec12Lovely Lizzy

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”