Occasionally I will challenge myself and spend some time trying to understand quantum mechanics, relativity and the nature of time. I’ll pick up a survey book on the subject, one that is billed as written for the layman, and quickly find myself thoroughly confused. From that I generally conclude that I must not be a layman.  But I’m glad to see that Zippy has a handle on the whole thing, including it’s relevance to everyday life.

Storm Over the Badlands
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
2016

Drinking Alone
Rapid City, South Dakota
2016

Nice Looks, Bad Vibes
Wichita, Kansas
2016

This building now houses the historical museum where I shot the photos from the last few days. But back in the 60’s and 70’s when I was growing up in Wichita  it was the police department. I’m not saying I spent a lot of time there but when I did go there to pay the few traffic tickets I earned, it always made me really nervous. Maybe my long hair made me feel too conspicuous, or perhaps I had a guilty conscience.

Out in the Garage
Wichita, Kansas
2016

There used to be a time when I could do a lot of work on a car–it was pretty easy to figure out what was what under the hood. Now I look under the hood of my car and just shake my head. Other than the dipstick etc. I’m pretty much lost as to what all that jumble of stuff is, and even if you recognize something, it seems a Herculean task to get to it. This display represents a garage that was before my time, but I bet it wouldn’t take me too long to get comfortable there.

Middle Class
Wichita, Kansas
2016

The information on this display indicated this room was outfitted to represent a typical middle class living room in the later half of the 19th century. I guess the middle class just isn’t what it used to be.

Mixed Message
Wichita, Kansas
2016

I don’t know any of the particulars about this statue, so what the intended message was is unknown to me. The general body language of this young girl suggests strong self-confidence, but the bowed head is more indicative of a shy demeanor.

Horse Race
Wichita, Kansas
2016

The Stink Eye
Wichita, Kansas
2016

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Wichita, Kansas
2016

Bad dreams, that is.