Independence Rock

Independence Rock

I know that usually folks post the names they find on Independence Rock.

I most likely will do that too in a few days.

However I just loved the wildlife around the rock just as much as the rock itself.

A pair of Pronghorn

A camouflaged bunny.

This rabbit ran right on up Independence Rock.

I am holding up another large granite rock.

Sergeant Floyd

Sergeant Floyd

I spent some time with my sis at the Sergeant Floyd Monument

in Sioux City, Iowa today.

I have been here many, many times while leading Lewis and Clark tours
but I have never been able to take photos for myself.

So here are some shots from today's visit.

The monument on the bluff.

Floyd's Plaque on the monument.

United States flag from the Lewis and Clark period.

Sis at the monument.

Yes she is really there.

I am calling Paul, telling him I'm at the Floyd monument.
He too has been there many times.

Of course I always have to connect what I do to Yellowstone in some way,

so here it is--the great engineer Hiram Chittenden, of Yellowstone fame

designed this monument.

Check out this web site:

Hiram Chittenden, engineer.

I had fun here.

Mattie and Chip Visit the UWM Campus

Mattie and Chip Visit the UWM Campus

Both of my books visited my alma mater today.

They were on their way to find a bookstore to thrive in, in Milwaukee.

So here are the photos from the campus.

Frogs Singing

Frogs Singing

Here is a short video clip from my trip to

Pipestone National  Monument in Minnesota.

Click below

Frogs Sing

Happy Sunflowers

Happy Sunflowers

While I am traveling, my wonderful husband Paul Boruff is tending my garden.

The very first day I was on the road my sunflowers started blooming.

Thanks Paul!!

Here's another bloom that Paul sent today
(13 May 2013)

People's Market Opening Day

People's Market Opening Day

Yes it's Mother's Day May 12th

Jordan Park near the Peace Gardens

Fresh garden produce

Great Vendors

Horses

Horses

I really like to be around horses.

I don't have to be riding them.

I like riding.

But being with them suits me too.

This is 1964, pony rides at the park.

This is last year.

Cinco de Mayo

Yes, it's that time of year again.

Peacocks

Peacocks

It is that time of year when the neighborhood peacocks like to visit our yard.

Although they have been wandering the area all winter they really like Spring in the yard.

This footage is from last year but they like to peck at my sky light anytime.

Just click on the words below.

Peacocks on Post Street