A beautiful day together in nature, admiring the flowers, grasses, and trees; gondola elevating us up to the clouds, 11,500 feet. " ] … [Read more...]
Flagstaff, August 2022: Lowell Observatory
On Tuesday, August 9, we checked out the Lowell Observatory with Ami! We learned some history, astronomy, and really enjoyed the beautiful weather and the grounds. A few of these photos were taken in the Pluto Dome. Why is there a pic of an wall-mounted pencil sharpener? Because it reminded me of grade school. It was one of those really easy going, feeling super content kind of day. 'Twas lovely. " ] … [Read more...]
Horseshoe Bend & Glen Canyon Dam
It was in mid-August 2022 when Dan and I took our first vacation together in over a year! We spent it with our good friends Brent & Ami, who live just south of Flagstaff. Whenever we hang out with those guys, we take day trips to check out places like Wupatki and Walnut Canyon. This time, we took a drive north 2.5 hours/140 miles to Horseshoe Bend. It was hot. I knew it would be, but I hadn't really concerned myself with the weather warnings on the NPS … [Read more...]
The 40 Acre Woods
Grey Eagle, MN - July 5-10, 2016 The place the Rylanders call Earthward is a gorgeous, deciduous woods situated between the prairies to the west and the pines east and north. Earthward is 40 acres of teaming flora and fauna with a house built into the side of a moraine, aka - a sturdy pile of gravel, sand and clay created by glacial movement. I fondly refer to this semi-underground house as a "hobbit hole," and if you are a fan of J.R.R Tolkien, you know this means comfort. Edith and John … [Read more...]
A D.C. Trip: SCOTUS Hears United Student Aid Funds v. Espinosa
This gallery is the result of the Robinson & Rylander case "United Student Aid Funds v. Espinosa" going to the Supreme Court of the United States. The hearing was on Dec. 1, 2009. It is a long story, and I'll add to this after I get the photos uploaded. (Posted 10.29.2016) … [Read more...]