"...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.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.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.
My view for the last few days.

Road food choices - such a hard decision.

Ever driven through windy mountain passes in Appalachia? DON'T!!!!

Ok - it is really pretty up there.

Bye bye Kentucky - hello Indiana.

Back to St. Louis.

My old house in south St. Louis city.

Six years of my life and STILL no Ph.D. Oh well - I got a Master's out of it.

Dylan actually DID finish his school in St. Louis
Idea, organization, and all-around coolness the brainchild of
Lotus.
These really look much better if you click for the larger version.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