Descend to the Cool

Descend to the Cool

Wabaunsee County Lake, Kansas – Lake-cooled breezes promise a retreat from the heat at the end of a staircase down the steep banks of Wabaunsee Lake. Cheryl and I spent a weekend hiding out at one of Jim Woodward’s rental cabins.
Star Ballroom

Star Ballroom

Chanute, Kansas – Found on the west side of the railroad tracks. I assume the inside is fancy. This is part of complex of buildings that look like a retired roundhouse area, or some other industrial site.
Railway Station and Memorial

Railway Station and Memorial

Topeka, Kansas – The All Veteran’s Memorial is across the street from the well-maintained Great Overland Station. The 1927 Union Pacific station doesn’t serve railroad passengers anymore, but hosts tours and a variety of activities. And, of course,...
White Table

White Table

Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas – It’s a simple photo that I find very calming. The openess and light, the freshness of the large empty table, does nice things in my brain, and helps get me ready for the possibilities a new day will bring.