Monthly Archives: May 2016

A Memorial Day Trip

Posted on May 30, 2016 by the roused bear

Saturday I took a trip to Union Mills Cemetery near New Sharon to visit the graves of my parents.  Then I continued my trip further to the south and east to visit the grave site of one of Iowa’s most … Continue reading →

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A Little Dose of Butterfly

Posted on May 24, 2016 by the roused bear

I spent about six and a half hours in a car today–most of it for work.  Nothing wears me out quite as much as driving or riding in a car for hours.  My muscles stiffen up and I find it … Continue reading →

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Asparagus

Posted on May 22, 2016 by the roused bear

We have some asparagus which has flowered and is going to seed. Asparagus has been used by florists as greenery in funeral bouquets.  As a result, it often grows wild in cemeteries,  especially around the fences in rural cemeteries.  When … Continue reading →

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Going Through Old Photos

Posted on May 12, 2016 by the roused bear

I usually don’t write about my family here, but my youngest son Eric is going to graduate high school in a couple of weeks, and I have been going through some old photos for his party. This is Eric. Here … Continue reading →

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Lichens on Bone with Mite

Posted on May 7, 2016 by the roused bear

I like to photograph lichens after or even during rain.  When wet, lichens swell up and have very bright colors. These lichens were dry and on a deer skull. Even when dry, they have an interesting look.

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First of the Year Butterflies

Posted on May 3, 2016 by the roused bear

I had some business to do today so I took a day off from work.  I got some first-of-the year butterflies:  First photographed for all of them, first seen for the eastern comma and American lady. First, the eastern comma. … Continue reading →

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Enduring the Rain

Posted on May 1, 2016 by the roused bear

We have had cool rainy weather here for at least four days.  It is getting pretty old.  This afternoon the rain quit for a while and the sun came out, but it was still cool.  I walked around a little … Continue reading →

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