Upside Ann

  2025 Canyonlands National Park Hot.  It was Hot.  July.  Hot. What I'm liking about my photographs.   Photo 4.  I don't know who those people are on the near cliff edge upper left.  I typically try to avoid capturing other visitors- particularly those I don't know.  And, yet, sometimes they add something I end up loving.  Here, I think the addition gives additional perspective on the scale of this canyon.  They are tiny, tiny, tiny and the canyon, not so much.   This is also the only photo  that includes the way the ground seems to split on the floor of the canyons.  I wonder what it is like up close.  From the vantage of the scenic look outs, it is much like dried mud that is splitting.  Obviously, I did not attend any ranger talks. Photo 3.  I love the road that winds down the ledge, into the canyon and beyond.  Snaking along until it vanishes in the distance. Photo 2.  The textures....

 like that wasn't obvious.  What you don't know....the grounding prong for my laptop's power cord broke off ... in the electrical socket.  (Did you know that could happen?)  Surprised me!  I went to plug it back in and ...  Fortunately, I was not electrocuted nor did we have a fire.  But, it did disrupt my schedule.

 Think I caught my best side... The Bean, Chicago, June 2026

She (Michelle Obama) told Chicagoans they “have shown the world what we are capable of. You’ve proven that a lasting legacy isn’t an award or a name on a building or a number of zeros in a bank account, but the difference we make in one another’s lives. It’s about seeing each other, and showing up for each other, and carrying each other when we’re weary or faltering or losing faith. That’s how you build something that endures."  

  This is the first blooming of the Easter lilies that were part of my mother's life celebration in 2024.  I didn't expect to ever see them again - since they didn't bloom in 2025.  They stand a bit short - but don't we all. Additionally, there is this new geranium.  I knocked a flower off a few weeks ago accidently, so I placed it along with it's one remaining leaf in a glass of water.  It grew roots and so I planted it in this small terra cotta pot.  Now, it has 4- count 'em - 4 new leaves!   Note- this is our last Spring on Harrison.  Next week we will enter, Summer.

 Zupe, the Bean, and his new Lego minifigure. Chicago, 2026