Patriot’s Dream #95
Rochester, Minnesota
2026

Fractured reflections for a fractured dream.

Patriot’s Dream #94
Rochester, Minnesota
2026

A warped version of the American Dream courtesy of the reflection in the “Little Bean” sculpture in Rochester.

Little Bean
Rochester, Minnesota
2026

This sculpture is actually kind of long and skinny, sort of like a stretched out teardrop shape laying down on it’s side. This is the big end of it. I looked all around but couldn’t find a plaque or anything listing the name of the sculpture, so I call it Little Bean as I don’t think anyone who’s seen Chicago’s famous “bean” sculpture (formally know as Cloud Gate) can help but say or at least think, “oh, the bean” when first coming across this chrome shape in Rochester. I know that was true for both the Fashion Queen and I.

Confusion Reigns
Rochester, Minnesota
2026

A good graphical representation of what goes on inside my brain, sometimes anyway.

Crossing the Red Line
Rochester, Minnesota
2026

Bare Trees #141
Rochester, Minnesota
2026

1816
Rochester, Minnesota
2026

A view down to the 16th floor from the 18th floor in our hotel.

43 and Counting
Bozeman, Montana
1983

Forty-three years ago today, the Fashion Queen and I tied the knot. That’s not a major number to celebrate or anything but given the year I had last year, this anniversary is one that nearly did not happen, so carpe diem as they say.  I can’t think of any words or photos that would adequately express what these years have meant to me, so I won’t even try. I’ll just simply say thanks Connie for taking me along for the ride!

Skid Marks
Rochester, Minnesota
2026

Looking down from our 18th floor hotel room to the top of the adjacent six story parking garage.

Any Port in a Storm
Bozeman, Montana
2026

Here in late April, we’re finally getting the winter weather we never really had this year. This magpie seems about as confused about the issue as I am as it made the dubious decision to take shelter underneath a mesh table, definitely not the best protection around.