Ed's Photo Daily (More or Less)

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-157907652009-09-24T02:32:39.019-05:00Ed's Photo Daily (More or Less)Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.comBlogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-42101832417544565332009-09-02T20:56:00.001-05:002009-09-02T20:56:31.588-05:00Have any kind of day you want

L1010360, originally uploaded by edrahe.You can't fix stupid. Get a Hobby. Those are just a few words of Wisdom from Jim White (second from left) who we learned died this evening. Jim was a legendary broadcaster at KMOX radio in St. Louis.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-36122638016776134102009-08-02T19:30:00.001-05:002009-08-02T19:30:17.135-05:00Not a funeral home

Aug109 039, originally uploaded by edrahe.Oskaloosa, Iowa, is home to two Frank Lloyd Wright - designed homes. This is a shot of the Jack Lamberson House, built in 1951. I set off on a Sunday afternoon to photograph both houses but the other one is rather secluded and I couldn't get a good shot.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-55520519332234038292009-08-02T19:26:00.001-05:002009-08-02T19:26:37.528-05:00Bates Funeral Home

Aug109 041, originally uploaded by edrahe.This is the other funeral home in Oskaloosa. Or is GVL the other funeral home? I'm sure the townsfolk have an opinion.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-24837459814384512652009-08-02T19:24:00.001-05:002009-08-02T19:24:22.101-05:00Garland, Van Arkel, Lankamp Funeral Home

Aug109 040, originally uploaded by edrahe.Located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, it is known by the locals as GVL Funeral Home. Its been months since I've been out to take funeral home pictures due to time constraints but I made time during our visit to get shots of the Oskaloosa establishments. I have a few I still need to shoot back in St. Louis and hopefully during the semester interim I'll be able to

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-67726269881863702152009-07-29T21:55:00.001-05:002009-07-29T21:55:11.214-05:00Vacationing in Iowa

2007 07 07 013, originally uploaded by edrahe.SOMEWHERE IN IOWA -- The great thing about vacationing in Iowa is that you don't have to worry about what you look like in a swimsuit. Iowa looks a lot like where I grew up in Monroe County, Illinois, with white farm houses and lots of corn fields, but more of them. Nonetheless, it still feels like vacation in that we're someplace other than at home

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-63464980599884904442009-07-08T09:02:00.001-05:002009-07-08T09:02:16.941-05:00

Terting mobile blogging.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-62733568526367759552009-06-20T13:03:00.001-05:002009-06-20T13:03:20.910-05:00The old smokehouse

019, originally uploaded by edrahe.The old smokehouse at the farm is believed to be the first dwelling on our family farm. Even after soaking in the flood of 1993 it is in relatively good condition, although we should probably consider taking steps to restore the structure.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-51940653588488098952009-06-18T02:30:00.001-05:002009-06-18T02:30:04.439-05:00I'm still here

010, originally uploaded by edrahe.Yes, I know, I haven't posted a picture in eons and this is supposed to be a "photo daily" blog. For the time being enjoy this shot of the farmscape in the American Bottoms.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-46364803138279367212009-05-09T17:52:00.001-05:002009-05-09T17:52:41.907-05:00Award Winning Ribs

Award Winning, originally uploaded by edrahe.These ribs went to their reward, that's for sure, but they didn't actually win and award, though I'm sure they would have had their been a barbeque rib contest in my neighborhood today. I made these while tending to the lawn most of the day. I even surprised myself at how good they were. Low and slow smoked with pecan wood. You can't beat it.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-4520467175557723752009-05-07T18:48:00.001-05:002009-05-07T18:48:41.555-05:00Adolphus Busch Mausoleum

010, originally uploaded by edrahe.FINALLY!! The semester is over for all intents and purposes so I made time today to take recreational photos at Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis. Bellefontaine and Calvary Cemetery were established in the mid 1800s and the tombstones and mauselums read like a who's who of local, state and national politics, business and literary figures. I could've spent

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-16514170902978724312009-04-28T22:30:00.001-05:002009-04-28T22:30:33.651-05:00From Drab to Fab

122104 029, originally uploaded by edrahe.It's hard to believe that Busch Stadium III is in its third year. Oh how people howled when they learned that Busch Stadium II would be torn down to make way for a new facility. I've said it many times before to family and friends and I'm not afraid to say it publicly now: I NEVER liked our old stadium. (pictured here early in the construction phase of

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-83779493995806971672009-04-26T19:20:00.001-05:002009-04-26T19:20:10.778-05:00It finally feels like summer

L1010874, originally uploaded by edrahe.We took in our first baseball game of the season and watched our Cardinals get clobbered by the Chicago Cubs 10-3. You win some and you lose some. Even so, I enjoy going out to the ballpark whatever the outcome, unless I have to sit through blistering heat, bone-chilling cold, wind or rain. Today was perfect. Going to the game today reminded me of a new

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-73529573172157333662009-04-25T20:11:00.001-05:002009-04-25T20:11:24.063-05:00Can't Wait to drive the Hearse

Slchearse, originally uploaded by edrahe.I work for a funeral home that specializes in cremations and therefore we don't have much use for a funeral coach. We rent a hearse on those occasions when one is needed. Nonetheless, the boss came across a deal too good too pass and now we have a gently used 1996 Lincoln funeral coach and matching limousine.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-37939784396946565912009-03-21T20:01:00.001-05:002009-03-21T20:01:38.940-05:00The right way to do a nursinghome removal

040905 002, originally uploaded by edrahe.Already in my young career as a budding mortician I have been called upon to remove a deceased from a nursinghome. I'm still surprised that not much thought was put into getting a dead person out of these facilities in a discreet and dignified manner. It is an unfortunate fact that often times I am required to wheel a deceased on a mortuary cost, covered

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-54468270989199374122009-02-15T22:16:00.001-06:002009-02-15T22:16:32.795-06:00Parts of a casket

L1010781, originally uploaded by edrahe.The outer shell of a casket has 14 parts. Can you name all of them?

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-17495749470759433652009-02-11T22:15:00.001-06:002009-02-11T22:15:22.222-06:00L1010755

L1010755, originally uploaded by edrahe.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-29189502835260989172009-02-02T09:36:00.001-06:002009-02-02T09:36:20.657-06:00Happy Groundhog Day and Blessed Candlemas

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } L1010741, originally uploaded by edrahe. As the light grows longerThe cold grows strongerIf Candlemas be fair and brightWinter will have another flightIf Candlemas be cloud and snowWinter will be gone and not come againA

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-12273285679139878072009-02-01T09:10:00.001-06:002009-02-01T09:10:53.588-06:00Chickens in Winter

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-80163129664229422412009-01-31T15:28:00.001-06:002009-01-31T15:28:50.464-06:00The January Thaw

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } L1010732, originally uploaded by edrahe. I finally got out today for some recreational photography. One of my favorite subjects is the old house at the farm. My grandpa lived here when I was a toddler and I remember

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-55743436487744818882009-01-29T22:53:00.001-06:002009-01-29T22:53:38.856-06:00Things you don't notice when you take a picture

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } L1010728, originally uploaded by edrahe. Okay, I admit it. I was more focused on my classmate Emily and did not notice the absolutely goofy expression on our anatomy lab skeleton's face.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-2520222847561199052009-01-29T19:27:00.001-06:002009-01-29T19:27:24.701-06:00Blago out, Quinn In

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } blagojevichmugshot, originally uploaded by edrahe. Illinois got rid of loony Blago in exchange for flaky Quinn. Good luck with that.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-76935514686922736732009-01-28T19:54:00.001-06:002009-01-28T19:54:42.191-06:00Another snow shot

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } L1010702, originally uploaded by edrahe. The sun was just rising when I took this shot this morning right out my front door. Kudos to the newpaper carrier! Even though I had to dig through the snow to get to my morning

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-13385791449512992732009-01-28T08:19:00.001-06:002009-01-28T08:19:15.662-06:00We got this much snow

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } L1010707, originally uploaded by edrahe. From our garbage can at the end of the driveway you can get a good indication of how much snow fell in Affton, Mo. Classes are cancelled for today! It would be a snow day if I didn't

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-24705341153929482632009-01-27T18:20:00.003-06:002009-01-27T18:52:56.045-06:00Why do folks abaondon cremated remains at funeral homes?

I think I've posted one photo this month. Shamefull! My excuse is I have a very exciting new job I started in the middle of December during finals week. It kept me busy for a whole month and now I'm doubly busy with a new semester of mortuary school. This new job is in a crematory/funeralhome, and a busy one at that. I work hard and I'm learning all aspects of the business and have become quite

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326636814574379203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15790765.post-5080368976321489012009-01-06T06:24:00.001-06:002009-01-06T06:24:16.788-06:00A bumper crop of pecans

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } L1010651, originally uploaded by edrahe. This year my Dad harvested in excess of 650 pounds of pecans. One at a time. The last record-breaking pecan crop was in the fall of 1992, followed by the spring/summer flood of 1993.

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