"...there is nothing more destructive of the human psyche than to be forced to doubt the veracity of what one's own elementary observations demonstrate, simply because they conflict with a prevailing and unassailable orthodoxy." Dr. Theodore Dalrymple
Idea, organization, and all-around coolness the brainchild of
Lotus.
These really look much better if you click for the larger version.I'm cheating a little bit with this weeks' winners. I did not take these photos, nor were they taken in the last week - though they are all fairly recent. I have written a few times about being Indian (
here,
here, and
here) and most of my readers have seemed pretty interested. A dear cousin of mine is running for a seat on our tribal council. He took these pictures as a way to show things that need to be fixed and things that are signs of life on our reservation. I have nothing but the most deep-seated pride and admiration for him and the things he wants to accomplish. I desperately hope he wins because it is time for the people of our generation to start working to make the changes we need to make from the inside out. I hope you enjoy these pictures and forgive me for cheating. :) (Also accept my apologies for not visiting other weekly winners lately...I vow to be a better blog buddy!)
A bullet-riddled sign
A lonely court
Would you live here?
Modern American Third World
What kind of playground do your children have?
Proud to serve a country that hasn't always served us
If he wins, change will start here
We need wellness
Investing in the real future
Hands that will heal
From the inside out
Desperately needed
RESPECT
Spirituality
Idea, organization, and all-around coolness the brainchild of
Lotus.
These really look much better if you click for the larger version. The rest of the bull is behind the hill - we grow 'em big in South Dakota.
There's no way there's a brick oven back there.
THIS.....IS.....SPARTA!!!!
Perhaps the creepiest grain silo in all of Wisconsin.
Oh look - Chicago!
Oh great - Chicago traffic.
A frustrated driver.
Yep, this messes up the whole trip schedule. ;)
Idea, organization, and all-around coolness the brainchild of
Lotus.
These really look much better if you click for the larger version. Watiki water park
Dylan
Pure joy
How to make your kids sleep? Water park!
My high school.
What a handy chair. (groan)
Pooh and Noah
Listening to a story from the Cat.
Hmmm....I'm not sure who is having more fun.
Noah on his ark.
Dylan - another water park
Chris and Noah
Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!
A story problem for you:
One kids wants to ride the ferris wheel.
Two adults are slightly uneasy about heights.
One adult is a male.
Guess who got to stay safely on the ground and take the picture?
PRICELESS :D
Idea, organization, and all-around coolness the brainchild of
Lotus.
These really look much better if you click for the larger version. No Smoking? No duh!!!!
Michelle and Tasina try to break into the wine cave at Carlos Creek Winery.
And why are there so many songs about rainbows?
An institution of higher learning I actually finished.
Michelle's cat is an evil kitler.
The King is dead, long live the Queen.
Tasina and Chris
A hole in one - call the PGA.
Idea, organization, and all-around coolness the brainchild of
Lotus.
I never finished my Ph.D. in Pol Sci, but I finally got a handle on Congress.
The "Exorcist" stairs claim another (less than holy) victim.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The US Capitol
Giant 1st Amendment at the Newseum
Inches from a Da Vinci
Inches from a Degas
Inches from Vincent
