Judy and I spent some time at Manhattan’s two major cemeteries – Sunrise and Sunset – taking some pictures. It was a very humbling experience to recognize the men and women who have died protecting our freedom.

I couldn’t stop with just one picture this week. The following are three images that moved me.

From Sunset Cemetery. This is in a section that has a big marker identified as “Gold Star Mothers”. These men and women never returned.

I thought this was poignant. This picture is from Sunrise Cemetery.

This final picture is of the Civil War memorial in Sunset Cemetery. It is surrounded by markers for fallen soldiers from various regiments.

I hope you had a chance to reflect on those men and women serving our country, and to appreciate the ultimate sacrifice that many have given.

- Dan

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 fence one morning as I headed to work. It appears that he was wanting his picture taken!

- Dan

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 agriculture. Rural and urban are side-by-side.

- Dan