It's been awhile since I've been there, and it has been an eventful couple years. My job was eliminated, but I was hired into a department that then split into to two. There are two of us. Two. Managing a few hundred accounts. It's been a trip and an adjustment. There was essentially no job description in what was a pretty new direction - we've ( Read more... )

The goal here was a little quality time with my furbaby at Schoenfeld Park---a popular place to walk, jog, or mostly take your dog for a walk. Jake by they way, isn't particularly fond of it-it's that trees and strange places thing - but the point is taking him with. I took my camera because I was thinking of getting shots of the interaction ( Read more... )

Alas Pinterest is evil. But a treasure trove of Stuff. Absolutley love this photo


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This was the last I took this summer---and it might be the last I get to. These are getting far enough away that I'm either going to have to haul myself out of bed and get moving much earlier, or spend the night in the area--in a hotel or cabin ( Read more... )

Finally headed out for the first hike of the summer. The 'break-in' hike. Usually I keep it shorter, and with a small ascent ( Read more... )

Can't believe I caught this one! Between the dog running past, scaring the birds, and scooting out of the way... :)


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Well not roaming exactly. This was my destination. Did I say I want upgraded editing software?


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...and have decided I need some better editing software...


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More pics from the old deserted farmstead~
The water pump in the kitchen:

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These are a couple of deserted farmsteads in the area. I've realized there are quite a few scattered around the area. Some have newer homes nearby, but it's hard to say whether they are descendants or not. (


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