Take time to smell the roses.
In this case it might be smelling the lupine. Most of all Radar prefers to sniff butt. Oh the things we can learn from a dog.
My father at his mother’s grave. Memorial day 2010.
For the last several years, I’ve joined my parents placing flowers on my grandparents grave. We have three cemeteries to visit. Sunset, where my Mom’s parents are buried, Elmhurst where my Dad’s mom was buried 4 days after his 4th birthday. The last stop is Acadia where his father and step mom lie. At […]
Budget negotiations. May 13, 2010
Somehow I missed this frame editing when I was sending images to Minnpost for my story about getting permission to photograph a meeting with the DFL leaders from the House and Senate a few days before the end of session. It was a fascinating experience.
Marty Seifert retirement speech on House floor.
Tom Emmer watches from the retiring room off the House floor. More can be found on my Gov blog.
Margaret Anderson Kelliher’s final day as Speaker of the House.
After a quick consideration of the 100s of images I shot the past several days, I think this image, although quiet, is among my favorites. It was right after the Speaker had given her resignation speech. Hers was the last of several emotional speeches made by retiring Representatives who, for various reasons are moving on […]
End of Session rally at the Capitol
One of the groups protesting outside the House cambers today was from various faith, labor and non profit organizations. They want fair taxes calling on taxing the rich. Just a couple more days. The budget battle go on. The big question, will they finish or will Pawlenty call for a special session.
Shreding the Obama Healthcare bill rally
The folks at this rally want to repeal the health care bill they refer to as Obama care. This moment made think about the song Teach Your Children, by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Here’s a few words from their song to think about with this image. What are we teaching our children? Teach your […]