Snow. Plenty of it. We didn’t receive as much as they have lately in some parts of the U.S.A. (April’s relatives in Colorado have been stuck inside for quite a while) or across the Canadian prairie provinces, but we’ve received enough to make one really start thinking twice about living here. Of course, it makes [...]
One of the best things about Halloween is working your way through the candy and treats throughout the year. In addition to this year’s haul, be sure to check out my 2005 blog post for a bunch of tasty Halloween leftovers from last year! AUDIO GOODIES: Characters © Mike Mignola. Art © 2006 Starz Media, [...]
This friendly guest arrived yesterday: Much thanks to the friend that dropped off Hellboy! Cat and DVD for size comparison.
A few photos from our trip to Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday and Thursday: Old Chicago Pumping Station. Lake Michigan near Lake Shore Drive and Cedar Street. Michigan Avenue Bridge and downtown Chicago. Stones from around the world adorn Tribune Tower. Lunar Sample display at Tribune Tower. Nathan Hale statue at entrance to Tribune Tower. King [...]
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.
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.
