lightning crashes

It was a dark and stormy night.
Not a creature was stirring, and the dish ran away with the spoon.


I know. It doesn't make sense. But neither have the weather patterns of late.

Happy Decoration Day

It's Memorial Day weekend. The unofficial marker for the start of summer vacation and the weekend we salute our nation's fallen war heroes. This year, because of the wicked storms that have rocked our hometown and home state, it's also a time that we remember all those who have lost their homes, their lives and their loved ones.

It's a somber time in Missouri. May we always remember and be grateful for what we have.
Oh, and about this photo: shot at 1600 ISO, 1/60, f/3.5 from atop the library at St. Charles Community College.

groundhog day 2011: postponed

Earlier this evening, I ran to the store to grab a few "essentials" -- milk and bread. Unfortunately, all I had while I was out was my iPhone. That's okay. Still was able to capture these: