Bygone Elegance

Walking around the neighborhood near work, I found these signs of a bygone era - street signs in the sidewalks. Most have been replaced by new pavement over the years. Wouldn't ever have been helpful to drivers but if you are walking, you can doublecheck where you are.

They All Fall Down

The remains of the former Richard Bloch home on Ward Parkway. It was left in disrepair by the previous owner, who went bankrupt, and had to be torn down. Nice walkway to the street. Just needs a house.

Elephant Size

My elephant ear grew to almost 6 feet tall and four feet across during the summer.

Shades of Blue

One of hundreds of booths at the Overland Park Fall Festival. It was a beautiful day.

Light the Night

We walked in the Light the Night fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Hundreds of people. Our balloons were lit too.

Watercolors

Colors of the K.

Rock Chalk

We are very excited by the newest chair in Howard's portfolio.

Goodland's Van Gogh

Just off I-70 at Goodland, KS, stands an 80-foot easel with a version of Van Gogh's sunflower paintings. You can see it from the interstate, beckoning travels like the world's largest prairie dog at Colby.

Chainsaw Moose

The newest addition to my chainsaw creatures.

Next time maybe a Jayhawk.

White Out

After a clear day at Pike's Peak, we found ourselves in a white out near Breckenridge.

The Summit

The view from Pike's Peak. Beautifully clear day.

Aspen Gold

Not sure how well it shows but the Aspen are gorgeous. This is near Cripple Creek.

Garden of the Gods

Japanese Banners

This house on Ward Parkway was advertising the Japanese festival at Johnson County Community College. Very colorful.

The Other Side of Change

The Be The Change sculpture is now on my church lawn. The view from the backside. The sculpture is moving through the area to advertise the efforts of Artists Helping the Homeless.

Inspecting the Stone

The crew inspecting the stone prior to repairs on the 80+ year old building. Seems it needs repair upon occasion or chunks could fall on unsuspecting pedestrians.

Mounds of Mums

Autumn Crocus

Secret Path

Night Lights

The ferris wheel at Old Settlers Celebration in Olathe.

Half Mast

One of many flags at half mast in memory of Sept. 11. The county clocktower is in the background.

Giant Cannas

These cannas outside Shawnee Mission Medical Center are considerably larger than the ones at my home.

Communion

One of the photos I was taking for a project at work.

Foggy Morning

Fog enveloped South Park lake.

Hayden's Birthday

College Football

A new season kicks off, with great weather and a fun game against Northern Colorado.

Birthday Princess

Hayden wears the crown at her P&L District pre-party dinner.

Wood Carving

Some interesting yard art near downtown Overland Park.

Kauffman Fountain

Fountain at Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden.