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...]
Merle
We are devastated to report that Merle came to the end of his journey on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 9:45 a.m. Our bright-eyed, waggy-tailed fur baby was sweetness personified, exuberant, funny, fun, silly, quirky, and so very very cute! Merle loved his core pack, his human friends, travelling, hiking, and road trips. He was our party buddy, our adventure-seeking travel companion who enjoyed jaunts to Ocean Beach and our cross-county excursions to Minnesota and Wisconsin. For the last 10 … [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...]