Fishing the Vermilion River for Smallmouth Bass
The morning sun cast a warm glow over the Vermilion River as I eagerly loaded my fishing gear into the back of my pickup truck. Today, I was embarking on…
Old Back Road Cemeteries
Heading west and south of where I live, it's not unusual to come across old back road cemeteries. Some are now tucked away next to subdivisions and shopping centers. Twenty…
A Much Needed Walk in the Woods
Took a much needed walk in the woods today. Since I quit fishing I don't get out for long walks through woods and down creeks. I'm woefully out of shape.…
At Least I got a Fishing License
At least I got a fishing license, even though the rod hasn't been put back in the car. Had to take it out a couple of weeks ago and it…
When the Clouds are Right
When the clouds are right, it's hard to go out and not get half way decent photo's as long as you include part of the sky. Today the clouds were…
Fungus Hunting
Not sure why I like to go out fungus hunting. Something about decay has always been attractive. I have no interest in ever identifying what I find, but that's true…
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
Five eagles. Two hawks. Two pheasant, granted, they were planted birds, but they were flying. A thousand geese and ducks, give or take a hundred or two. Rabbit tracks seen…
Another Day, Another Sunset
Five miles west of me, a state park. To get there, a two lane road. A couple of small subdivisions on my right, surrounded by farms and fields. Pretty much…
Poor Dicky
My new found buddy Dicky Duck and I have become inseparable ever since I saved him from being abandoned on the beach at Devil's Lake State Park a couple of…