Old Dog and Petula

Some things are just “right” in life…. like these two and life on the Brule.

Classy Class

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Physical Therapy students from The College of St. Scholastica class of 2013 presented their Evidence in Practice research posters at Somers Lounge. Discussing their research, looking their finest, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres…. a “classy” class!

Easter Futball

A little post meal soccer to burn off the calories. Happy and blessed Easter to you all.

Big Beautiful Eyes

My colleague and friend Karen with her lovely daughter Katie (and Katie’s Big Beautiful Eyes) at an after work event.

Ben 10

To my nephew Ben… Happy 10th Birthday! May all your dreams come true…

Surfer Girl

This surfer girl was spotted riding the waves on Park Point Sunday.

Seth, Kathryn, Lynne & Trevor

A toast to our new interns and staff!

Couch-nastics

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….and the Headmaster of the House of Chaos thinks he’s sitting quietly working on art.

the Mallard

Taken at Canal Park where the shore meets the North Pier on Lake Superior.

Right up my alley…

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Many opportunities to practice my indoor shooting skills for this bowling extravaganza! Met my sister Jen and her husband Lowell, with Lowell’s family for a night of bowling over the Christmas holiday break.

Cityscape

A view from Park Point. Duluth, MN

Traditions

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Christmas Eve…. it’s become a tradition for the kids… after the food and opening gifts…. to take a hot tub and run crazy through the snow. They were in rare form this year. Belly flops… snowball fights. What a sight! Uncle Dave ran them out to the big tree to catch them on his “deer cam”… and little “JJ” watched it all from the window. A blessed and Merry Christmas to you all!

The North Pier

…on a snow-less December evening. Duluth, MN http://craingalleries.wordpress.com/

Jon

My brother-in-law, Jon. Sat in on book club with the ladies tonight. He brought shrimp… Mmmmm. He’s welcome anytime.

Parade

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Christmas City of the North Parade 2011 (slideshow)

Optimus Prime

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The House of Chaos also doubles as Matt’s Art Studio and Museum. Today’s masterpiece… Optimus Prime.

Inner Lighthouse

The Inner Lighthouse, South Breakwater, Duluth Harbor.

Tourists

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Met Joan and Sara on the Lakewalk… I think it’s Sara! Could use a little work on my instant recall of names when I meet people. They were visiting from the metro area and asked if I would take their picture with their camera. I said, “Yes… if I can take your picture with MY camera, too!” We had a nice exchange. Great people.

Skyline Drive

Took the long road home today. Thinking time. The St. Louis River as it enters the Port of Duluth.

Laughing Like a Villain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…making his pumpkin barf out its guts. Another Matt Moment.

Brotherhood

There is a destiny that makes us brothers, No one goes his way alone; All that we send into the lives of others, Comes back into our own. ~Markham, Edwin on brotherhood

What Lives Within Us

What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.           ~Henry David Thoreau

Walking along the boardwalk and saw a group of tourists… young men, all walking together.               This one let the group get ahead of him.

Blatnik Bridge Sunset

The bayside view from my parents’ place on Park Point. Stunning on many an evening.

Ghost Ship

A ship entering the Duluth Harbor and under the Aerial Lift Bridge.

Get Out of My Way

This rather spoiled his breakaway to the net… but we won anyway. Go Proctor!

The Batteries Just Wore Out

My sweet niece, Lizzy. She was like the energizer bunny… and then the batteries just wore out.

The Good Life…

…is at the end of the Gunflint Trail.

Tranquil Sunrise

End of Summer

It’s that time. Autumn is here.

Lake Avenue

One of my favorite streets. Canal Park, Duluth MN

Waiting

My son Josh. Kind enough to allow me to make him my model for the day.

“I’m NOT tired”

“…really, I’m not”. It made me tired just looking at him. My sister’s kids spent the night before last. They try so hard to stay awake and keep the fun rolling.

Graceful Departure

Two U-turns later and standing through my sunroof… just in time.

Pondering Sundown

This photo was taken at the same location and time of “Sleepy Canoe”, just across shore.

Sometimes life is just not fair…

Graffiti Graveyard

…exploring a hidden world of art and culture.

“It’s time for your haircut”

… always enjoy cutting the nephews hair!

(Would’ve liked more clarity for this shot. The action through me off, but I couldn’t resist!)

Twilight Sky

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…a gorgeous sunset view from the golf course in Proctor, MN

Old Central

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The Historic Old Central High School in Duluth built in 1892, features this 230-foot clock tower, a key attribute to the beautiful panoramic view of the city and overlooking the Duluth harbor from downtown. With this bold structure taking up and entire city block, I had to resort to a fisheye lens to capture its entirety for a full front view.

The Shed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The shed”. A commonly suggested locale to investigate, given in  response to any inquiry about the pursuit of any said item that one cannot find; often leading to successful discovery. Thank goodness, Dad has a shed!

Shimmering Sail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An evening sailboat enjoying the Duluth harbor

Sleepy Canoe

Taken at the home of friends. Pike Lake area.

When life gives you lemons

My first attempt with fruit.

Puddle Huddle

The Eyes

Bird in a Row

What you don’t see is the hundreds of seagulls around these and the comical dash that I take back to the boardwalk when they all take flight and I think I am under attack.

Little red truck…

… somebody’s Friday night out on the town. Canal Park, Duluth.

Pretty thick for soccer… huh?

I took this photo with my iPhone Sunday night around 9 pm in Coon Rapids, MN waiting for Jake’s soccer game to start. You can see one of the soccer nets between the trees. The air was so thick with temps in the 90′s and the heat index just below 105 degrees… thick!

Music for the Soul

ERIC SOMMER Fitger's Brewhouse July 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My cousin Eric. Fab musician. Worth checking out.

Location, location, location

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Josh and I had an impromptu meeting early this evening to investigate locations and brainstorm some ideas for his upcoming senior grad photos. Here’s a couple quick shots I took for fun while we were out.