Sled Dog
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Meet Cuya, a sled dog from Denali National Park.
(Yes, I took this photo last August, but I needed a breather and besides, this photo is way more interesting than anything I did today.)
Lionfish & Butterflies
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An unexpected visit to Sioux Falls meant that I had time to explore the Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove, which I’d never been to before. As a kid, I thought butterflies were hard to catch…try photographing them! The Blue Morpho butterflies were my favorite, and of course those proved to be the most difficult to photograph because they closed their beautiful wings to a dull, brown camouflage every time they landed.
Abby
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I hadn’t been to northeast South Dakota for about 14 years and had forgotten how much water there is, which makes it a great place for fishing. My cousin Abby caught so many fish today that I lost count. My count was easy to remember, but not memorable. Zero. Hey, at least I tried. Nevertheless, it was a relaxing weekend with two aunts & uncles, cousin, mom and grandparents.
I was excited to see several pods of pelicans, and even moreso, that they didn’t “gift” anything to me.
Big Honkin’ Summer
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It’s a “Big Honkin’ Summer” and it kicks off with Memorial Day weekend. I would definitely welcome some warmer, sunny weather.
Water Pyramid
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Took this photo on Nicollet after getting 3+ inches of rain today in Minneapolis. That’s a lot.
Ground Squirrel
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This squirrel and I had a stare down contest, and it froze in place for an impressive 90 seconds. While it wasn’t being friendly, it reminded of a scene from a favorite childhood movie, The Sword in the Stone (see below).
Flame
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Barbecues, a summer fire and s’mores. Doesn’t get much better than that.
AT&T Tower
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How appropriate that I chose to photograph the AT&T Tower, since my bathroom scale was later calling S.O.S. today. I’ve been training for several races this spring, but this January goal was essentially a failed experiment. So, I was unsure how weighty things may have gotten since my move to the North Star State. We’ve already established that I sometimes talk out loud (to myself), so I feel safe in sharing that I called out the magic words to my scale:
Liar, liar, on the floor,
Don’t you know, that less is more?
Clearly, it had no regard for my feelings because the son-of-a-gun reported a gain of 14.6 pounds. No wonder my training runs have been more challenging…it’s like I’m running with a bowling ball! The combination of more frequent happy hours, fewer workouts, fewer meals at home and less sleep have done a number. I’ve given myself a number of weeks (10) to get back on track. And tracking it closely, I will be.
The Foodie
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My cousin Karen graciously agreed to help me out with today’s blog quest and was patient as I practiced taking portraits. I’m excited for her to begin college at Iowa State this fall, though I will miss regularly seeing her infectious smile, learning her foodie nutrition tips (she plans to study dietetics), the occasional run (she’s much faster), and hanging out with an all-around fun cousin.
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