She's Here

Air Assault Fort Campbell, Kentucky

What is called the "Toughest Ten Days in the Army". Typically only about half of those who start the school graduate. On the last day students have to complete a 12 mile field march carrying about 40 pounds of equipment in four hours.

Erie Cemetery Cleveland, Ohio

Being Watched

On my way to Cleveland over the weekend I stopped to get gas in Bellville, Ohio. While pumping I noticed this alpaca watching me. The owner invited me to take pictures and even get in the trailer, which I declined.

Playing in the Sprinkler

My grandaughter, Taylor, playing in the sprinkler.

Air Assault School Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Marilyn

Downtown Dayton has several bronze sculptures on loan this summer. This is the most popular.

Grand Army of the Republic

One of my hobbies is genealogy. This is a flag holder placed on the graves of veterans of the Union Army during the Civil War. This one was loose on the ground near the grave of one of my great uncles, in Perry County Ohio. My family has a rich history of military service I have found in my research.

Up, Up, and Away

You tell me what it is.

www.chihuly.com/installations/bellagio/

It's the Chihuli chandelier in the lobby of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

I realized the other day when I was going through filed pictures that I hadn't taken a photo of the entire chandelier. I had go to the net to find this one.

Rock Sculptures

My wife and I were hiking in Clifton Gorge along the Little Miami river when we saw all these rock sculptures on the bank. It must have taken along time to balance the rocks.

Harley

My next door neighbor making sure that I don't burn the steak.

Double Rainbow

We finally got some much needed rain the other day. Should there be two pots of gold and the ends?

Salute

From my seat in Cleveland Stadium.

Mayflies

Mayflies at Port Clinton on Lake Erie. They were this thick everywhere we went. Literally millions, you couldn't take a step without crushing a few hundred of them.

John Clem

Probably the most famous person from my hometown is Johnny Clem. The elementary school that I attended is named after him. He was the subject of a Disney movie back in the sixties.

Butterfly Bush

I'm not sure if that's the official name or not, but they sure attract butterflies. This picture was taken last summer.

Basket Building

I grew up in Newark, Ohio which isn't famous for much. But you have to admit this building is quite original. The headquarters for the Longaberger basket company.

John Bryan to Clifton Mill

A great summer activity we enjoy is hiking. One of my favorites starts at John Bryan State Park along the Little Miami River. It's about a two and a half mile walk to Cifton Mill, where you have lunch or breakfast.

Zach

My son Zach is our oldest. He is alot like me die hard Cleveland Browns fan and grad of Ohio University. Here he is performing with the Ohio University Marching 110 at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus. He is currently a 2nd Lt. in the United States Army. Go to my website, which isn't exactly mine (You Tube), and you can see one of his performances.

Ohio University

Ohio University is one of my favorite places. I graduated from there in 1979 and my son graduated in 2006. I'll share more pictures of Ohio University and Athens later. This is Cutler Hall the oldest building on campus. OU was established in 1804 it's the oldest university in the Northwest Territory.

Taylor

Taylor is my first grandchild, number two is on the way in August. She is my summer time enjoyment. We swing, eat ice cream, and eat outside as much as possible. She calls me Poppie.