Mike Oberg
I am a retired engineer who enjoys photography. I post slideshows of my pictures and write articles on a range of topics. My daughter Maria Roth and my wife Mary Oberg are both AC contributors.
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Training in the school of life for more than 60 years. I also have a Masters in Electrical Engineering, but I won t inflict it on you!Motto
The Universe is friendly, but not coddling!
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Book Review of "My Stroke of Insight" by Dr. Jill Bolte TaylorJill Bolte Taylor was already an expert in neurology when she suffered a massive stroke, but the process of recovery taught her even more about the inner workings of our minds.
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Seven Steps to JoyThere are seven stages or steps to achieving true joy. This article briefly describes these steps and how they build on each other to reach the pinnacle of Joy!
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Steve Jobs Biography: A Book ReviewWalter Isaacson has written a comprehensive biography of a complex man. Steve Jobs made an impact on the lives of millions and yet, much of the details of his life may be unknown to all but a few. He was more comfortable promoting a product than himself.
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The Oklahoma City Zoo: A Must See Location! Vol 3: More Than AnimalsThe Oklahoma City Zoo is constantly being improved. They hope to be the best zoo in the US in a few years, and I think they might make it!
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The Oklahoma City Zoo: A Must See Location! Vol 2: More AnimalsThe Oklahoma City Zoo is a delight for photographers and non-photographers alike, as it provide many clear views of the animals.
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The Oklahoma City Zoo: A Must See Location! Vol 1: Cuddly AnimalsThe Oklahoma City Zoo is continually improving, with a permanent 1/8% city sales tax for renovations and additions. They will be adding water taxi rides soon.
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Oklahoma History Center: Another Jewel in Oklahoma City! Vol 3The ONEOK gallery showcases art and articles from the 39 Native American tribes in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma History Center: Another Jewel in Oklahoma City! Vol 2The Oklahoma History Center has an excellent Native American museum, called the ONEOK gallery. It has items from all 39 tribes found in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma History Center: Another Jewel in Oklahoma City! Vol 1The Oklahoma History Center is near the capitol building in Oklahoma City. Opened in 2005, the center depicts the history of Oklahoma from the Native American experience to modern day sports.
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Bricktown: Oklahoma City's Night SpotThis area of brick warehouses built in the early 1900s was abandoned by 1980. With the establishment of a 1% sales tax to directly benefit metropolitan improvement projects, Bricktown was born and had a ball park and canal with water taxi service by 1999.
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The Chickasaw Cultural Center: A Native American Delight! Vol 2: InsideThe Chickasaw Cultural Center uses a multimedia approach to educate and immerse people in their culture and history. Interesting use of lighting and holograms make it a very enjoyable experience.
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The Chickasaw Cultural Center: A Native American Delight! Vol 1: OutsideThe Chickasaw Nation has a new cultural center in Sulphur, Oklahoma that is a delight to anyone interested in Native American history and culture.
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Patterns in the GardensPatterns, form, and texture are some of the key elements of good composition. Here are some examples from my favorite local garden.
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Do Things Happen to You or for You?A discussion of how to make Karma work FOR us, based upon Chapter 3 of Deepak Chopra's book, "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success".
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You Can't Get Off the Train!This is an exploration of ideas presented in Gregg Braden's book, "Deep Truth". This book explores the crises we currently face and new scientific discoveries that may help us better understand our history and allow us to find better solutions.
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Leanin' Tree is the Best Western Art Museum in Colorado, Vol 2Animal sculptures from the Leanin' Tree Sculpture Garden. This sculpture garden and museum is FREE to the public. -
Leanin' Tree is the Best Western Art Museum in Colorado, Vol 1Leanin' Tree is a greeting card company in Boulder, CO that celebrates the western lifestyle with folksy, humourous wisdom. Founder Ed Trumble has created the best western art museum in Colorado and this slideshow shows some of his sculpture collection. -
Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park: Bierstadt LakePictures from our hike to Bierstadt Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado). -
God's World or Man'sA look at how man changed the world God created, by listening to his head and not his heart. -
Imogene Pass Jeep Ride Near Ouray, CO: Part 3Here are some of the wildflowers we saw on our jeep ride. The late snowmelt made allowed us to view Spring flowers in late July. -
Imogene Pass Jeep Ride Near Ouray, CO: Part 2Here are the mountain views that cause people to take a risky jeep ride. We waited an extra 45 minutes to let the rain clear. -
Imogene Pass Jeep Ride Near Ouray, CO: Part 1Jeep rides are very popular at Ouray, Colorado. We took a 5 hour jeep ride to Imogene Pass at 13,114 feet. It was cold and raining most of the way, but we saw some great views of mountains and wildflowers. Come along! -
Scenic Highway 550 Near Ouray, ColoradoA slideshow of the Red Mountains and surrounding area along Highway 550 south of Ouray, Colorado. -
Moose in Rocky Mountain National ParkWe saw moose on the east side of the Rockies in RMNP last year, but they were just a couple of young males. This year, we saw a female and a bull moose. Here are the pictures. -
Rocky Mountain National Park : TundraIt is cold and somewhat desolate above the timberline, but it can also be beautiful. Take a look! -
Rocky Mountain National Park: LakesBear and Sprague Lakes are two of the most popular short hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. They are each relatively flat and short--about a half mile--and provide wonderful mountain views. -
Sequoia National Park: The Largest Trees in the WorldGiant Sequoia are the largest trees in the world and are only found naturally on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada in California. They can get up to 311 feet tall, 56 feet in diameter, and 3500 years old. -
Kings Canyon National ParkKings Canyon is surrounded by giant Sequoia forests, with beautiful canyon scenery. It is far less crowded than Yosemite, which is nearby. Here's some pictures so you can see what you have missed. -
Yosemite is All Wet: Lake EditionThere are numerous mountain lakes in the eastern portion of the park, as you enter from Tioga Pass. The wildflowers were still in abundance, due to rain and late snow melt this year. -
Yosemite is All Wet: Waterfall EditionAfter a late snow melt and frequent rains, the waterfalls and rivers in Yosemite are flowing like Springtime. Here are the pictures to prove it. -
Zion National Park: A Must See Destination!Southern Utah is home to a number of National Parks, including Arches, Canyonlands, and Bryce Canyon. But my favorite is Zion. This slideshow will show you why. -
Kolob Canyons: The Other ZionMost visitors to Zion National Park go the the South entrance and view the canyon formed by the Virgin River, which is beautiful. But the National Park also includes other river canyons, known collectively as the Kolob Canyons. -
The Grand Canyon: Always Spectacular, Vol 2More pictures of our recent visit to the Grand Canyon (South Rim). -
The Grand Canyon: Always Spectacular, Vol 1Our recent roadtrip to the Southwest took us to the Grand Canyon. Here are some of the views we saw. For even more pictures, go to: www.mikeoberg.smugmug.com. -
The New Mexico Capitol Building is an Art Museum!The New Mexico state capitol building is a work of art. It is the only round capitol building in the US and is full of art by local artists. Santa Fe is the art capitol of the Southwest and the capitol building is a great place to start your exploration. -
A Handful of WisdomFive rules for a more fulfilled life, with reminders from our own hands.
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How Are All Men Equal?In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson said that "all men are created equal" and that we each have the right to the "pursuit of happiness". Could these ideas be related, and if so, how? -
2030 by Albert Brooks: A Book ReviewA new look at a possible future for the United States that considers the serious issues of the current day: healthcare, aging populations, and a government in serious debt.
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Solomon's Treasure Iris: A Natural Beauty!One of my favorite Iris is captured here. -
My Top 10 Most Popular Landscape PicturesAfter a little more than a year, these have been my most popular landscape pictures on my website, mikeoberg.smugmug.com. Enjoy! -
Big Cats at Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugePictures of lions and tigers from the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge near Eureka Springs, AR. -
Lorikeets are Pretty and Noisy!The Oklahoma City Zoo has a special exhibit for Lorikeets, where you can feed them nectar out of your own hands. They are brightly-colored and pretty noisy at times, but the kids really enjoy feeding them! -
Grizzly Bears at the Oklahoma City ZooThe Oklahoma City Zoo is one of the top ten zoos in the US. On a recent visit, I watched two grizzly bears at play. -
Columbine: Lovely Woodland and Meadow FlowersColumbine are a pretty Spring flower found in woodlands and meadows. It is the state flower of Colorado and adorns many mountain pictures. It is easy to grow in shady, well-drained soil. -
"I Am": A Movie ReviewTom Shadyac has made a number of popular comedies, but his latest movie is not popular nor a comedy. But I encourage everyone to see it!
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Iris: All the Colors of the RainbowThis slideshow has pictures of a few of the Iris in our local Overland Park Arboretum, which are just starting to bloom. -
My Top 10 Most Popular Flower PicturesFor my florafans, here is a look at my 10 most popular flower pictures, based on views over the last year on my website, mikeoberg.smugmug.com. -
Spring Flowers From Overland Park ArboretumIris are just beginning to bloom locally and other flowers add to the mix of shapes and colors as we take a stroll through the O.P. Arboretum. -
Flowering Trees of SpringBlooming fruit trees join Dogwoods, Magnolias, and Redbuds to add color to the Spring landscape. These pictures were taken recently at Powell Gardens in Missouri. -
Anemones from Overland Park ArboretumAnemones come in several colors and are very attractive Spring flowers. -
Texture Study from Powell GardensSpring is the season of new growth and bright flowers, but gardens can also have some interesting textures. -
To My Wife on Mother's DayA poem for Mother's Day. -
Even More Pictures From Kauffman GardensKauffman Gardens in Kansas City, MO is always a good destination for viewing flowers. Here are some more recent pictures. -
More Flowers From Kauffman GardensMore pictures recently taken in Kauffman Gardens in Kansas City, MO. -
Tulips From Kauffman GardensAfter another snow-filled winter and a somewhat late start to Spring, I am happy to say the Tulips are in full bloom in Kansas City. Enjoy! -
Kansas City, Kansas is on the Fast Track!Yesterday, Google announced that it would be installing gigabit fiber cable throughout the city of Kansas City, Kansas. This will be a test case, to promote (and discover) the advantages of an ultra-fast broadband network.
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Do You Want to Postpone Dying?A conference notice for Suspended Animation prompted this article on freezing humans to extended their lives.
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Riddles and Answers, Volume 4: Flowers Outside the GardenRiddles with some wordplay. -
Riddles with Answers, Volume 3: The Eyes Have ItFive riddles about eyes -- some hard, some easy.
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A Sampler of Early Spring FlowersThe weather has warmed up here in Kansas City and the Spring flowers are in bloom. These pictures were taken yesterday at our local Arboretum. -
The Crocus Have Returned!Our crocus finally got enough warmth to bloom today, so I took my camera out for some outdoor fun. -
Growing Up in Savonburg in the Sixties, Part 5When my mom got divorced and moved back to her hometown, I and my family went back in time! This installment talks about our summer adventures.
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Growing Up in Savonburg in the Sixties, Part 4When my mom got divorced and moved back to her hometown, I and my family went back in time! This installment talks about what we did for entertainment.
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Developing Our NegativesToday's Daily Word got me to thinking about how we process our experiences like film.
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Growing Up in Savonburg in the Sixties, Part 3When my mom got divorced and moved back to her hometown, me and my family went back in time! This installment talks about my grandparents. -
Growing Up in Savonburg in the Sixties, Part 2When my mom got divorced and moved back to her hometown, me and my family went back in time! This installment discusses winter and two room schoolhouses.
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Growing Up in Savonburg in the Sixties, Part 1When my mom got divorced and moved back to her hometown, me and my family went back in time!
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The Family Tree of LoveA discussion of the facets of love. Love is our natural "home". This is a guide to recognize the way back, when we are lost.
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Change is Within EverythingA poem about the underlying nature of reality.
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Watch Out for Hummingbird Spies!A government contractor has developed a small plane that looks and flys like a humminbird. This could be used to get surveillance video in urban environments.
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Watson Surges Past Its Human Opponents on Jeopardy!A computer system named Watson is on the verge of beating the best to ever play on Jeopardy, a game show that tests a broad range of subject matter AND a very good understanding of natural language.
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Whole Makes Soul MatesA love poem for Valentine's Day. -
The Rhythm of NatureRecognizing and appreciating the rhythms and cycles in our lives makes it more enjoyable. Honor the times that life makes us slow down and be still; new insight, joy, and beauty await! -
National Stop Bullying DayBullying and especially cyber-bullying have become far too common for our teenagers. Here are some resources and information that might help all ages to reduce the violence in their lives.
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4G Broadband May Jam GPSA new Internet wireless broadband network has been approved by the FCC. But it may interfere with existing GPS receivers if further modifications are performed on the propsed transmitters or on the GPS receivers, or both.
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Y2K-Type Fears Loom Again as Internet Runs Out of AddressesOur current Internet Protocol is fast running out of addresses. Although IPv6 fixes this problem and was published in 1998, it is still far from being adopted by most of the computerized world.
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Business Jets Airlift US Expatriates Out of EgyptWith the political unrest in Egypt, many Americans living there have used small airplanes to flee the country for safety. AvWeb estimates that over 1200 have been flown out on non-commercial flights. -
The Age of the NerdsNerds have taken over our world. They are no longer social outcasts that are irrelevant to the rest of society and culture. -
Separating the Wheat from the ChaffA fantasy surgery procedure leads to thoughts on similar mental processes.
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Martin Luther King Taught UnityAs we celebrate Martin Luther King Day, let's remember his core teaching: We need the best from all of us. -
The Four AgreementsThis article is a discussion of the ideas in the book "The Four Agreements" by Miguel Ruiz. Recognizing the power in our words and thoughts gives us power over our experience of life.
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Texture Study From a Winter's GardenThe temperature reached the upper 60s yesterday in Kansas City. So we enjoyed the outdoors with a walk through our local public garden. This is what we saw. -
The Orient Express circa 1920Every year, my children get me at least one 3D jigsaw puzzle. Since I started doing these many years ago, the 2D puzzles are too lame. This year's version was quite fun to assemble and look at! -
Gingerbread HouseMaria, Zach, and Audrey came over to our house and helped make a gingerbread house. This is the result. -
One Year and Counting!My first AC content was published a year ago today. This is a summary of my experiences. -
Angels Watch Over UsThese are some of my favorite angels from my wife's collection of dozens. Although we have them in our house year round, this is the time of year that more people think about angels. -
Fall LandscapesMore pictures from last Fall, when the colors were more vivid than this year. I'm still not quite ready for winter, even though it is cold and snowy outside now! -
Portrait of AutumnThis year's Autumn was something of a disappointment from the viewpoint of a photographer hoping to catch bright fall colors. So, I went back in the archives and found these pictures from last year; a reminder of what could have been. -
Christmas at Kauffman GardensKauffman Gardens in Kansas City is a favorite local place to visit. Even in the wintertime, it can be a treat, due to its large conservatory that is always warm and has something nice to see. -
Kodak Moments: The Persistence of MemorySixth in a series of articles of life lessons using analogies from photography. -
Find Your NicheFifth in a series of articles of life lessons based on analogies from the world of photography. -
Are You Underpaid at Work?Work represents a substantial part of our lives, but many of us do not use this opportunity to grow. This leads to dissatisfaction in the workplace. -
Flowers from Butchart Gardens, Vol 2These are closeups of flowers taken in the Butchart Gardens of British Columbia in July 2010. -
Flowers from Butchart Gardens, Vol 1These are closeups of flowers taken in the Butchart Gardens of British Columbia in July 2010.
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I Wish That My Trees Had Vagabond Leaves!After raking and bagging leaves today, I had this thought. -
Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaThe Butchart Gardens near Victoria, British Columbia attracts over a million visitors each year. It is an amazing restoration of an old limestone quarry. -
Thanksgiving: A Time of GratitudeIn this time of Thanksgiving, it is proper to reflect on the power of gratitude. This article provides insights from the book, Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth. -
Texture Study From Overland Park ArboretumA closeup look at some of the variety of textures and shapes this fall. -
Autumn's Last GaspMore Fall scenery from our local arboretum. -
Happy Days Are Here Again!Thoughts on our recent midterm elections and why our economy will finally improve. -
The Top Five Reasons Why I Don't Take PortraitsI explain why I prefer natural subjects for my photographs. You might be surprised! -
Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria, British ColumbiaBuilt in the 19th century by coal magnate Robert Dunsmuir, Craigdarroch is an impressive castle towering above the ciry of Victoria. -
Fall Colors From Our Local Arboretum, vol 2The Overland Park Arboretum is a local favorite for viewing the seasonal flowers and trees. -
Fall Colors From Our Local Arboretum, vol 1.The Overland Park Arboretum is a local favorite for viewing the seasonal flowers and trees. -
Should You Have Angioplasty or Bypass Surgery?A new study of 1800 patients shows improved outcomes for bypass surgery in patients with severe heart disease. Many lives could be saved if doctors and their patients would accept the more invasive procedure. -
My Top Five Best Performing ArticlesA look back at my first ten months on Associated Content -- what worked, what didn't and why I'm still here. -
Animals of Rocky Mountain National ParkPictures of some of the wildlife from RMNP. -
The Denver Botanic Gardens, Vol 2A continuation of the slideshow from the Denver Botanic Gardens. -
The Denver Botanic Gardens, Vol 1A slideshow of fall flowers from the Denver Botanic Gardens.
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Aspen Beauty in Rocky Mountain National ParkThese images are from late September in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. It was a warm and dry year and the Aspen are turning a little later than normal, but there is still plenty of color at the higher elevations. -
Bear Lake BeautyBear Lake is a popular lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. It has an easy access and has some great mountain views. But the Aspens take center stage this time of year! -
Rocky Mountain National ParkScene from Rocky Mountain National Park, with Autumn colors. -
Wild Animal Sanctuary of ColoradoThe Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado is the oldest and largest non-profit sanctuary in the U.S. They have many tigers, lions, bears, wolves, and other animals that were originally pets or animals from closed zoos. -
A Rose By Any Other NameThree different flowers, all with ties to a rose. -
Yes I Canna!Cannas are another source of color in the fall. -
Spanish Flag Waves Its ColorsA beautiful vining plant that flowers in the fall with sprays of long, tubular buds that spark into a fiery scarlet and fade to a pale cream. -
Morning! Glory!Morning Glories are such pretty blue flowers. Here is the evidence. -
Waterlilies From the Missouri Botanical GardenSlideshow of waterlilies from the MBG in St. Louis. -
Autumn Flowers at the Missouri Botanical GardenA slideshow of fall color in flowers from the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. -
Exploring Texture and Color at the Missouri Botanical GardenThis is a slideshow of interesting colors, textures, and patterns from the MBG in St. Louis. -
Tour Through the Missouri Botanical Garden, Vol 2The Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis is the oldest botanical garden in the US (151 years!) and is one of my favorite gardens to visit. This slideshow showcases the buildings and plantings, to give a virtual tour. -
Tour Through the Missouri Botanical Garden, Vol 1The Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis is the oldest botanical garden in the US (151 years!) and is one of my favorite gardens to visit. This slideshow showcases the buildings and plantings, to give a virtual tour. -
The Butterfly House in St. Louis, Vol 4The Butterfly House in St. Louis is a great destination any time of year if you want to see many unusual and tropical butterflies. Their specialty is Blue Morpho butterflies, which are popular due to their bright irridescent blue wings. -
The Butterfly House in St. Louis, Vol 3The Butterfly House in St. Louis is a great destination any time of year if you want to see many unusual and tropical butterflies. Their specialty is Blue Morpho butterflies, which are popular due to their bright irridescent blue wings. -
The Butterfly House in St. Louis, Vol 2The Butterfly House in St. Louis is a great destination any time of year if you want to see many unusual and tropical butterflies. Their specialty is Blue Morpho butterflies, which are popular due to their bright irridescent blue wings. -
The Butterfly House in St. Louis, Vol 1The Butterfly House in St. Louis is a great destination any time of year if you want to see many unusual and tropical butterflies. Their specialty is Blue Morpho butterflies, which are popular due to their bright irridescent blue wings. -
Do You Want to Be Popular?Why do people want to be popular? And why do we care who is popular? -
Raku Pottery FiringThese pictures show a version of an ancient Japaness pottery technique, which is relatively fast but unpredictable. -
Landscapes with FlowersThis slideshow is meant to accompany Part 2 of the article Tips For Taking Better Flower Pictures. It shows pictures of flower beds, gardens, and flowers in landscapes. -
Tips for Taking Better Flower Pictures, Part 2The second part of this article discusses taking pictures of flower beds and gardens, post processing your digital images, and what equipment I use. -
Tips for Taking Better Flower Pictures, Part 1A guide to taking better flower pictures. This part discusses taking flower close-ups, Part 2 discusses larger groupings and garden pictures and other topics. -
Flower Close-upsThis slideshow demonstrates techniques for taking flower close-ups. It has a companion article, Tips For Taking Better Flower Pictures, Part 1. -
Do You Drive While Petting?This article emphasizes the importance of restraining your dog when you go for a drive. -
The Corn Palace of Mitchell, South DakotaIn 1892, the residents of Mitchell, South Dakota constructed the world's only corn palace, to celebrate their harvest and draw people to their town. They have been updating the outside every year since. -
I've Got A SecretThis guy is kinda cocky, because he has a secret! -
Zach and Audrey Go Nuts!Maria and Dan took the weekend off to celebrate their tenth anniversary and Zach and Audrey got to stay with Nana and Papa! Everyone had a good time. -
Olympic Peninsula Porsche Car Show, Part 2More pictures from the Porsche car show in Port Angeles, Washington. -
Olympic Peninsula Porsche Car ShowThe Porsche Club of the Olympic Peninsula had a show at Hollywood beach in Port Angeles, Washington on July 25. -
Mt. Ranier National ParkA brief glimpse at the East side of Mount Ranier from inside and outside the park. -
Totem Poles of the Jamestown S'Kallam TribeThe Jamestown S'Kallam tribe of the Pacific Northwest has a master totem pole designer named Dale Faulstich. His carving are found throughout this area. -
Eighth Annual Sand Sculpting Competition at Port Angeles, WashingtonPort Angeles' Hollywood Beach hosted its eighth Annual Sand Sculpting competition this week. The theme was "Legends of Science Fiction". -
Portland Rose Test Garden, Vol 3More roses from the International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon. See first slideshow for more details. -
Portland Rose Test Garden, Vol 2More roses from the International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon. See the first slideshow for more details. -
The International Rose Test Garden In Portland, OregonThe International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon was established in 1917 and is the oldest public rose test garden in the US. If you come to Portland, you owe it to yourself to stop here -- the admission is free! -
The Oregon CoastlineThe Oregon coastline is pretty, but not great for swimming. If you go in the water, wear your wetsuit! -
Bliss Hot Rod Grill in Florence, OregonBliss Hot Rod Grill in Florence, Oregon is a unique place for hot rod lovers. -
Oregon SamplerA sampler of images from our roadtrip today, as we saw a variety of scenery. -
Northward BoundHighway 97 starts in Weed, Oregon and goes into Canada, connecting to the Canadian-Alaska highway. So some people call it the gateway to Alaska and they put a totem pole here to mark that. -
Hollyhocks at Temple SquareHollyhocks from the gardens on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. -
Dahlia BeautyThis Dahlia was just one of the many beautiful flowers on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. -
Salt Lake City Temple Square BuildingsSlideshow of the buildings on the Temple Square in Salt Lake City. -
Wyoming Cattle DriveOn our recent trip through Wyoming, we were stopped by a cattle drive. This never happens in Kansas City! -
Tree of UtahThe most interesting thing we saw in a 100 miles of salt flats west of Salt Lake City was a sculpture called the Tree of Utah. -
Wyoming GlimpseWe drove from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Salt Lake City today. This picture is one of the views we saw on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, southwest of Laramie. -
Late June FlowersMiscellaneous flowers from Kauffman Gardens, taken the end of June this year. I will return with many more pictures after our roadtrip (the end of July). -
Let Go and Let GodI explore what it means to "Let go and let God" and add a third statement: "Allow good". Following these statements can make a big difference in our lives.
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Lily Showcase #3Hybrid and daylilies from Kauffman Gardens in Kansas City. -
Audrey and Zach in the PoolOur grandkids spent some time in their backyard inflatable pool today. -
Not So Cuddly Animals From the ZooSome zoo animals aren't soft and furry. Here are some pictures of them. -
Cute and Cuddly Animals From the ZooSome animals are cuddly; some are not. I think these are the former, although they might not make great pets! -
The Value of Small Communities, Part 2This is the second half of this article, where I describe the characteristics of a small community and why you might want to be part of one. -
The Value of Small Communities, Part 1Small communities have become a significant part of my life. I describe some of these and what makes a group into a community. I also talk about the lessons I have learned as a result of my participation.
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Birds at the ZooVarious birds from the Kansas City Zoo. -
Flora at the ZooThere's more than animals at the zoo. Here's some plants I photographed there. -
Flags for the FourthThe suburb of Shawnee where my daughter Maria lives puts up over a thousand flags along the main roads for the 4th of July. These pictures are of the flags at a local VFW memorial. -
Zach Goes to the ZooWe took our grandson to the zoo on Thursday. It was warm but not unbearable and we enjoyed the day. -
GorillaGorilla pictures from the Kansas City Zoo. -
Macaws From the Kansas City ZooThese birds were one of the many animals we saw yesterday with our grandson Zachary when we visited the Kansas City Zoo. -
Orchids from Kauffman GardensOrchids from the conservatory at Kauffman Gardens in Kansas City. -
Pollination: Bees and FlowersMy grandson Zachary wanted me to take more flower pictures with bees. -
Glorious GladiolasThese Gladiolas are pink and yellow and beautiful! These pictures were taken in Kauffman Gardens in Kansas City. -
Fancy White LiliesExotic white lily picture. -
The End of Poverty?A discussion of poverty, its true causes, and how to eliminate them. -
What's Blooming Now?Here's whats blooming in our garden right now. -
Miscellaneous June FlowersMore June flowers from the Overland Park Arboretum near Kansas City. See if you can name these! -
Color ChangeA purple haiku that I didn't submit for the contest. -
ACknowledgementA celebration of Associated Content's success with a bouquet of purple, a traditional acknowledgement of accomplishment. -
Cleome: Another Tropical WonderAnother flower that originated in South America, the Cleome is also sometimes called a Spider Flower. -
Yellow HollyhocksHollyhocks used to be a popular garden flower when I was a child. Then they went out of favor for a while; now they are becoming more popular again. -
What Makes a Woman Sexy?Here are the qualities that I believe make a woman sexy and attractive. -
Mandevilla: Tropical BeautyMandevillas originated in the forests of Brazil, but we can now all share in their beauty. -
Your Cup Runneth OverThe volume of breast augmentation surgeries is on the rise!
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Canna LeavesCannas are pretty flowers but their foliage can also be pleasing to look at, especially when backlit by the sun. -
Roses for Father's DayMen like roses, too. At least I do! -
Another Tie for Father's DayThe World Cup is giving out a lot of ties this year.
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Lilies AglowMore lily pictures from the Overland Park Arboretum, near Kansas City. -
A Mimosa For YouA picture of a Mimosa bloom. Sorry, no orange juice and champagne! -
CannasCanna lily pictures from Loose Park in Kansas City. -
Butterflies and FlowersGardens are always better when they have butterflies. This slideshow shows butterflies on Dianthus and Echinacea. -
Lilies From Our GardenThese lilies are by our front door. -
Zachary and Audrey Spend Time With Nana and PapaWe spent two days with our grandkids this week. Here are the pictures. -
The Five Basic Beliefs of UnityThis is an overview of the basic beliefs of Unity, a branch of Christianity known as New Thought.
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June Flowers #3More June flower pictures from Powell Gardens, near Kansas City. -
The EclipseA reminder to look past appearances. -
June Flowers #2More June flower pictures from Powell Gardens, near Kansas City. -
June Flowers #1Flower pictures from Powell Gardens, located outside of Kansas City, taken this month. -
The Lord's Prayer: A Modern Unity TranslationI use the Eric Butterworth classic, Discover the Power Within, to introduce Unity and give an example of affirmative prayer, using the Lord's Prayer as a basis. -
Hybrid Lily Showcase #2More lily pictures from Powell Gardens, near Kansas City. -
Hybrid Lily ShowcasePictures of hybrid lily pictures from Powell Gardens. -
Waterlily Showcase #2More pictures of waterlilies from the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis.
