A Bloy and his Blog

I was in Iowa City earlier this week (attending a conference). Late one afternoon, I took a walking tour of downtown, and parts of the University of Iowa campus.

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Red-winged blackbirds have returned to the marshy shore along Lake Wingra.

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Even before the spring weather causes plants to start growing again, there are beautiful things to see in the woods.

read the rest of: Fuzzy seed pods

Bagpipers marching in Madison’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Some people find fog dreary and depressing. I’ve always been fascinated by it.

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Yes, it’s an exciting life I lead.

Finally got my kitchen window frames painted today.

I believe this is the first time I’ve ever taken pictures of a sunset during the winter. I guess the lesson is, you’re not going to get good photos if you don’t get out there.

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