Checked out the boating and skiing down on the river today. I would be afraid to ski after seeing the huge pieces of driftwood floating in the water.
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Around Des Moines – Ingersoll Avenue
A few sights along Ingersoll Avenue. Hey…is this uptown?
Around Des Moines – Night Bike Ride
Sometimes in the summer, I like to ride at night. No hot sun beating down on you. Cool evening breeze. The city looks and sounds different at night.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day commemorates those U.S. men and women who died while in military service. Honor them and their families.
Around Des Moines – Roosevelt High School
For the most part, I grew up in Mason City Iowa but I did attend Roosevelt High School my sophomore year. While I was taking pictures today I ran into one of the music teachers who explained all of the construction going on around campus. The school is building a new band wing, replacing windows,...
Around Des Moines – CCCofA Riverfront Gardens
The Chinese Cultural Center of America Riverfront Gardens were built to acknowledge the significant contribution Asian Americans have made to Iowa. Does anyone know what the symbols on the boulders mean? I do.
Around Des Moines – Good Park
Years ago, Good Park was at the center of Des Moines basketball. If you thought you had game…Good Park was where you came to find out. One night I watched a group of high-school stars send a Drake All-American and his squad packing. Years ago….
Around Des Moines – Drummin’ in the Park
These women were enjoying a little “therapeutic drumming” in the park across from Ritual Cafe. I would make a terrible reporter….I forgot to ask what kind of drums they were using.
Around Des Moines – Gibbon Slacklines USA Tour 2009
The Gibbon USA promotional tour stopped at Gray’s Lake this afternoon to demonstrate the Slackline product. Check it out at: http://www.gibbonslacklines.com/index.asp
Around Des Moines – Highland Park Carousel
The guy at the carousel took my $1.00 admission and opened the gate. He reminded me that I was not allowed to stand up and take pictures while the ride was moving. I was going to have to stay on my horse. A grown man, hanging off his horse snapping pictures. It was actually kind...
Around Des Moines – CelebrAsian Festival
CelebrAsian….The 7th annual Asian Heritage Festival was held Saturday May 16th on the East Campus of the Iowa State Capitol Complex. The Martial Arts Village put on exhibitions throughout the day. This group was from ISU Judo.
Around Des Moines – Another Rainy Night
I’m a night person. A rainy night is even better. The cool air, the smell, and the reflection of the street lights on the wet pavement.
Everyday Pix (some good…some not so good)
Random shots of things I see every day.
Everyday Pix (some good…some not so good)
I love garage sales. Now that I’m living in an apartment I don’t have room to hoard other people’s discarded stuff. I’ll just have to start leaving my wallet at home.
Around Des Moines – Blank Park Zoo
A recent trip to Des Moines Blank Park Zoo.
