Monthly Archives: May 2009

Picture of the Week – May 28, 2009

Memorial Day (in the U.S.) was originally established to honor the fallen Union soldiers from the Civil War. It later came to honor all Americans who have died in military service. Judy and I spent some time at Manhattan’s two … Continue reading

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Picture of the Week – May 21, 2009

A horse is a horse is a horse, of course, unless the horse is Mister Ed. Nope. This is not Mister Ed. Farm animals of all types can be seen in Riley County. This Paint Horse was standing beside the … Continue reading

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High School Graduations!

Funny shoes… check. Gown… check. Cap… check. Wait! Don’t forget the tassel! The schools and communities were a-buzz this past weekend with High School graduations. Receptions and parties were the norm both before and after the ceremonies. I had opportunities … Continue reading

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Picture of the Week – May 14, 2009

If you’ve ever lived in the Manhattan area, you have probably been to Top of the World. This picture shows the view across the valley looking toward KS Hill. Residence halls at K-State are visible. So are fields for production … Continue reading

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Country Living and Vision 2025

Ah… It’s a good life, living in the country. The neighbors are not right up next you your house. There’s room for a dog and cat to run. With permission, the kids can run around in the neighbor’s pasture. The … Continue reading

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