Year: 2011

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Sony A55 — My First Published Photograph

July 5, 2011 The Wisconsin Skier 0

As you can see, the rose is just starting to explode with blooms and yes it is doing just that. The best one is blooming off a cane that stuck its head through the nearby trellis and is blooming in the shade of the deck, I hope that cane will weave its way back out and around the trellis. This rose is one of three that came back from last season and the only Don Juan that came back. We have a New Dawn climber and a Christian Dior tea rose from last year that are doing well. […]

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Turn Quest — Part I

June 18, 2011 The Wisconsin Skier 0

Jim had a hard time getting sound sleep. It was 3:52 am and Jim’s nose was long numb to Sally’s perfume and the lingering odors of romance. He was restless and turned his head over and studied the silhouette of his sleeping wife. The essential shape was there but muffled by the thick wool quilt that kept them warm. His study was interrupted by the thoughts of the busy day in front of them and their departure on a long awaited trip. He kept wondering if he really needed to perform all of the errands on the list and how to complete them as soon as possible. […]