Show indifference to the shades of gray reflecting my years of defying weather. Deride my lines and cracks as though character didn’t matter. Act surprised at my longevity in a tough prairie environ. Ignore that I once was a beautiful tree with light streaming through my branches. Mock my lowly duty of holding up three… Continue Reading
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“It is the nature of a man as he grows older to protest against change, particularly change for the better.” John Steinbeck, novelist. That quote always makes me chuckle. I could never understand the pure craziness of preferring a worse option rather than changing. Then I had a scary thot – it might be happening… Continue Reading
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Stand tall They said Be strong Look good Your time will come. Days went by and the time did too And the dream started getting soft So I bent a little and leaned some more Trying to lighten the load. It felt right looked good And it was In the right time And they were… Continue Reading
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It is entirely possible I may be the last prairie photographer to the party, but I may have discovered beauty in round bales. I used to think these bales were, how do I say this politely, functional. After all, farmers have long used them as part of an efficient straw or hay handling system. While… Continue Reading
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I think people’s movements can reflect their personality. For example, have you ever seen high-strung people just saunter around? This got me wondering if my theory holds true in the wild? Last week I was driving aimlessly hoping to cross paths with a beautiful buck. I secretly wonder sometimes if I miss wildlife because I’m lost… Continue Reading

