Beauty Bug

Normally we'd tag the trucker who parked here a litter bug. But it seems this road warrior loved Sunflower seeds as this small patch popped up all alone on the interstate ramp. Kind of like a modern day Johnny Appleseed!!

Crop Duster

Alone and Horny

We had a young couple move out of their little farmette last month. It was only about one and a half acres yet they decided a small barn and coral would add to it's country charm. They also added Bessy, this lone cow to grace the pasture. When they decided to 'give up' country life and return to the city they found Bessy unwelcome in town! So here she waits. We all take turns looking in on her and keeping her fed and watered. Its her horns that keep her from being adopted though. A hot and horny beast just isn't safe to add to an existing heard as she would undoubtedly end up goring one of the bulls as they tried to 'make friends". So - here she sits waiting to meet and greet potential home owners with a dream for the country life.

Morning Calm

This early morning shoot of the Illinois River in Seneca, IL attests to the drop in temperature over night which brought on a lovely sun rise mist.

45 Feet Below

They have begun construction of a new bridge to cross the Illinois River in Seneca, IL. This is my attempt to document the old one before it leaves.

Lily of the Field

Walking the ridge this morning I found this one solitary Lily. It survived all the bull dozer's and equipment with a valiant attempt to grace the ridge with color!!

Black and White