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Life in Rice Lake, WI: 2014/08
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Sunday, August 31, 2014. Some things pretty much have to wait. I've figured out how to accomplish many tasks while I am recuperating, but there are a few things that are very tricky. Washing clothes and getting them back into the closet is a major pain. I bought a cart that I can use to get the basket of clothes to the laundry room, but then the rest is pretty difficult. I've decided that washing just a few things at a time might be better. I'll see how that goes. Sleeping is a struggle. I did snap a cou...
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Life in Rice Lake, WI: Chippewa Falls
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Sunday, August 9, 2015. It's pretty hard to understand how humans reacted to mental illness in the past. This marker lays it on the line. The grounds are very well maintained and I believe this facility is still in use. This old bridge, no longer in use, was interesting. Two butterflies were engaged in play or warfare, not sure which, I tried my best to get a few photos. Since then, I have discussed with my photo club pals how to get a better picture next time. This US Post Office is a remarkable building.
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Life in Rice Lake, WI: 2015/01
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Saturday, January 31, 2015. Jackson is a tough customer. Jackson plays tough defense. Today was my first chance to watch him play basketball. He played hard and tried his best. His team lost the first game but lost the second game. Good sportsmanship and learning more about the game seemed to the theme of this competition. It was my pleasure to watch alongside his Grandparents on both sides,. His little brother Jake, and also his Mom and Dad. Here are a few photos from today's action. Going for that ball.
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Life in Rice Lake, WI: 2014/07
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Thursday, July 31, 2014. Cardinal in Maple Tree. Sometimes I get lucky and take a photo that I really. Like or that someone else takes a shine to. In January of 2013, I happened to get a shot of a cardinal in the maple tree right outside my living room window. The white and gray background colors of January in Wisconsin were the perfect backdrop for this flashy fella. I used him on greeting cards and was delighted with the positive feedback I heard from friends. The framed oil painting is below. This bee...
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Life in Rice Lake, WI: 2014/09
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Monday, September 29, 2014. A memorial for Ev O'Toole-Johansen. On October 25, 2014, at 5:00 pm,. There will be a memorial for Ev O'Toole-Johansen at the Luck Senior Center. This will be, at her request, a non traditional celebration of a life well lived. Earlier in the day, At 11:00 am, a burial ceremony will be held at the West Denmark Cemetery in Luck. Since there is a big gap between the two times, it may not work for you to be at both. That's okay. We are calling it an Afterglow. After my appointmen...
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Life in Rice Lake, WI: How to take a photograph
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Saturday, August 1, 2015. How to take a photograph. Nowhere, in anything I have read or learned about photography, is. It suggested that you line up your subjects up with the sun squarely on their faces and in their eyes, yet that is just what I did for Kyle and family. I'm spending the weekend in Lake Hallie, near Chippewa Falls, WI to watch Gage play baseball and to spend time with Kyle's family. It's perfect summer weather, and we found a nice place for lunch called The View right on Laker Wissota.
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Life in Rice Lake, WI: 2015/04
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015. The table is set. Today I hung the Hummingbird Feeder, hoping to see hungry visitors soon. The chickadees are busy at the seed feeders in the meantime. Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Monday, April 27, 2015. Yes, it is emotional. I think of Dad everyday, but today would have been his 93rd birthday. I stopped at the cemetery yesterday afternoon and was pleased to see the military marker had been placed on Dad and Ev's grave-site. It's an emotional day. I wish, I wish, I wish. I can't...
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Life in Rice Lake, WI: 2014/11
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Sunday, November 30, 2014. Lots of memories to share. As I am sorting through the boxes that came from Dad's apartment, I am finding so many memories. Old photos and memorabilia that had been tucked away. The beauty of the internet is how easy it is to share images of these items with friends and family. Here are a couple of photos of The Johansen kids with Dad. As time goes by, I'll be scanning more and more to share, but for now, this is a nice start. Sunday, November 30, 2014. Lora followed up with an...
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Life in Rice Lake, WI: Homeward Bound after Colton Flowage
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Homeward Bound after Colton Flowage. Okay, so I left the flowage, heading back to County Road G, which I thought I could take South to Rice Lake. I decided I might as well continue on the road less traveled. So, I'm driving along, when I see this road sign for Wozny Road. This wouldn't mean anything to anyone else, but a couple of my pals who are really good wildlife photographers, have often talked about Wozny road and I've seen some of their photos. Bee Balm and Barb Wire.
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Life in Rice Lake, WI: 2014/10
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Dad keeps us on our toes. Saturday, 11.1.2014. Friday, 10.31.2014. Yesterday Dad had a procedure performed by a Gastroeneterologist, called an ERCP: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. This involved a scope down his throat to inspect his bile duct, stomach, and gall bladder. As a result, he is scheduled for a gallbladder removal surgery this morning. If all goes well he may be discharged over the weekend. Fingers crossed! They want to run a test using dye to furth...
