bookmark_borderSamantha Crain and Summer Solstice

image of Samantha Crain at the Ode'min Giizis FestivalThis last week I was hard at work with the Ode’min Giizis festival. It was hard getting out to take pictures. But I wasn’t going to miss the opportunity to catch these women in concert. If Samantha Crain and her band are coming to your town, go see them. Her voice is remarkable and the music will make you want to dance and sing along.

Below are Hilary and Anne, Continue reading “Samantha Crain and Summer Solstice”

bookmark_borderOssia Grand Opening, Avenues and More Cows

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Ossia, a tiny but well loved bar and music venue, re-opened this week with Tammy Foreman and Blair Watson (who, as you can see, were very busy) celebrating their new ownership. TV Casualties (in the photo above) was one of many groups to grace the stage that night.

I also stopped by The Pig’s Ear last weekend to watch The Avenues Continue reading “Ossia Grand Opening, Avenues and More Cows”

bookmark_borderCommunications (plus Dave Tough now and then)

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Since doing my weather project a couple of years ago, I have become fascinated by the artifacts of humanity that dot the natural landscape outside of cities. Everything from hydro lines and furrowed fields to lonely highways and hiking trails.

Cell phone, microwave and radio towers in particular interest me Continue reading “Communications (plus Dave Tough now and then)”