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This inch-long shrivelled hopper was on the front walkway at our friends’ home here in Iowa. Photo © 2006 Chad Kerychuk.

Photos from goofing around with Apple’s new Intel-powered iMac with built-in iSight camera and Photo Booth software. Say “cheese!”

My wife had to travel to Mt. Ayr, Iowa, to take care of some professional matters, so I joined her on the day trip with our friend Al. He wanted to show us a cool 50′s-themed restaurant, but we arrived to find it closed for the day. Hopefully we’ll get a chance to go inside [...]

Check out this rather large June Bug on the screen of our back door here in Iowa last night. A comparison beside the tip of my thumb…. Photos © 2006 Chad Kerychuk.

Here’s some photos from a trip to Bettendorf, Iowa where I attended an Education Technology Conference with my wife on June 21 and June 22. We stayed at The Lodge, a European-styled hotel with lots of fantastic wood carvings, furniture, artwork, and architecture. I didn’t have a lot of time to take photos, but I [...]

One of the cats saw this critter crawling into the bathroom last night. The photos make it look larger than actual size, which was about the width of a quarter. Still, I wouldn’t want it creeping up on me, so I scooped it up and put it outside. Photos © 2006 Chad Kerychuk.

My wife was asked to photograph the Iowa State Insect Zoo traveling exhibit so I tagged along and snapped a few shots of my own. There were lots of other events including craft activities, games, storytelling, a book fair, and a snack room where guests could make ‘Ants on a Log.’ Colorful, creepy crawlies and [...]

Some photos from an early morning hail storm here in Creston, Iowa: Photos © 2006 Chad Kerychuk.

We have a Mulberry tree in our backyard in Iowa, so we decided to pick some of the berries that were ready. As usual, one of the cats (Monique) decided to join us. Photos © 2006 Chad Kerychuk.

25 years ago today, movie fans witnessed “the return of the great adventure” when George Lucas and Steven Spielberg brought us Raiders of the Lost Ark. A personal all-time favorite, Raiders took viewers into the world of archeologist, Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones, Jr. and his quest for the lost Ark of the Covenant. The film, [...]

I’ve always wanted a Venus Fly Trap and we know a few friends who might like to have one, so we picked up a few today. April and I were supervised by the cats while we transplanted the Fly Traps into larger pots. Photos © 2006 Chad Kerychuk.