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Friday, December 19, 2014
The Penny and Buna Show...
A few days ago, I went snowshoeing to Long Lake just outside of Crested Butte, Colorado. Penny, Buna, Ayla, and Raya joined me. These are the photos I took. Enjoy!
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Iowa the beautiful...
Northern Iowan | Jeff Krueger, Writer
Published September 10th, 2009
Imagine sitting high atop a giant rock spire with your best friend. The sun resting just above the fire-orange horizon. Every which way you look, more giant white spires thrusting up into the air. Between the spires, massive red rock fins swim through the dry desert landscape. Are giant rock fish swimming right below the surface?
The silence of the scene breaks when a whirring hummingbird flies from behind you and hovers a foot from your face. Cocking your head to the right in wonderment, the hummingbird whirs away only to hover a foot in front of your friend. In a moment, the hummingbird darts off into the distance - a tiny speck getting smaller and smaller until POOF it's gone. Your friend turns to you, you both nod, no words are needed. In an instant, all of the complexities of life simply melt away.
"This is it," you think, "this is Moab."
Just a few weeks ago, I found myself in that exact position, high atop a sandstone spire in Arches National Park. Nothing in the world could've compared, that is, until I returned to Iowa. Now, maybe it's just a home-state love affair, but Iowa is one of the most scenic places on this hunk of rock called Earth. If you disagree, then go and catch a sunrise out on a country road.
The old silos silhouetted against the sky remind us of our cultural heritage. The rolling hills blanketed by soybeans and corn help us understand the role we play in feeding the world. And the wind turbines stand as a testament to our dedication toward the future. Iowa is a beautiful place.
I encourage you, if you don't already, to get outside and enjoy all that Iowa has to offer. You don't need to travel to the river bluffs of the Mississippi or the Loess Hills of western Iowa to enjoy the beauty of this grand state. Simply step outside your door. Take a bike ride into the countryside or a walk down Main Street.
Set your ears to the sounds of birds chirping or your eyes to the colors of Autumn leaves. If you have only five minutes to spare, take them to enjoy a walk around campus. I can assure you that if you do, your day will be a little brighter. In fact, your five-minute walk around campus may be the only thing you remember about your hectic day. So, get outside and enjoy life today, for as the old saying goes, "Yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come."
Published September 10th, 2009
Imagine sitting high atop a giant rock spire with your best friend. The sun resting just above the fire-orange horizon. Every which way you look, more giant white spires thrusting up into the air. Between the spires, massive red rock fins swim through the dry desert landscape. Are giant rock fish swimming right below the surface?
The silence of the scene breaks when a whirring hummingbird flies from behind you and hovers a foot from your face. Cocking your head to the right in wonderment, the hummingbird whirs away only to hover a foot in front of your friend. In a moment, the hummingbird darts off into the distance - a tiny speck getting smaller and smaller until POOF it's gone. Your friend turns to you, you both nod, no words are needed. In an instant, all of the complexities of life simply melt away.
"This is it," you think, "this is Moab."
Just a few weeks ago, I found myself in that exact position, high atop a sandstone spire in Arches National Park. Nothing in the world could've compared, that is, until I returned to Iowa. Now, maybe it's just a home-state love affair, but Iowa is one of the most scenic places on this hunk of rock called Earth. If you disagree, then go and catch a sunrise out on a country road.
The old silos silhouetted against the sky remind us of our cultural heritage. The rolling hills blanketed by soybeans and corn help us understand the role we play in feeding the world. And the wind turbines stand as a testament to our dedication toward the future. Iowa is a beautiful place.
I encourage you, if you don't already, to get outside and enjoy all that Iowa has to offer. You don't need to travel to the river bluffs of the Mississippi or the Loess Hills of western Iowa to enjoy the beauty of this grand state. Simply step outside your door. Take a bike ride into the countryside or a walk down Main Street.
Set your ears to the sounds of birds chirping or your eyes to the colors of Autumn leaves. If you have only five minutes to spare, take them to enjoy a walk around campus. I can assure you that if you do, your day will be a little brighter. In fact, your five-minute walk around campus may be the only thing you remember about your hectic day. So, get outside and enjoy life today, for as the old saying goes, "Yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come."
Catch your boyfriend doing something right
Northern Iowan | Jeff Krueger, Writer
Published February 10th, 2011
Dear Ladies,
My name is Jeff Krueger and I am a proud boyfriend of more than a year. During that time, however, my relationship has gone over a few bumps in the road, most uprooting from a failure in communication. Quite the quagmire... that is, until I discovered the book, "Catch Your Dog Doing Something Right" by Krista Cantrell. A few chapters in, I realized it had more to do with men than dogs. Then again, dogs are mans best friend.
Here are a few lessons I learned that I wish to pass on to you, so that you may have a deeper relationship with your man.
Act enthusiastically. Your boyfriend doesn't know that you've spent all day cramming for that math test, slaving over a history paper and sucking up to snotty customers. He's spent his day waiting to see his master girlfriend. When you blow up on him, he doesn't understand why. He's excited to see you, so act excited to see him. If you just can't fake it, take 10 minutes beforehand to de-stress. Listen to a favorite song, reread a note he wrote you, anything to brighten your mood. Then go and greet him with a little enthusiasm. When he sees you happy, he'll want to please you even more. It's a win-win situation.
Teach, don't train. Contrary to popular belief, men have brains and can be taught new behaviors. As a woman, it's your duty to help teach your boyfriend which behaviors are acceptable and which are not. If he tries getting frisky while you're concentrating on your homework, don't just slap him and yell, "No!" He's told "No!" a million times a day; its meaning is lost to him. Instead, try teaching him an acceptable behavior. When he gets frisky, tell him in a calm voice, "Let me finish this assignment and then we can get nasty." Chances are he'll wait, plus the anticipation will drive him wild.
Insist that the relationship comes first. Both of you probably have a mountain of stuff going on at the moment: school, work, friends, etc. However, if your boyfriend is going through a rough patch, don't ignore him. Take the time to talk with him. Give him a back massage, cook him dinner or just spend a little time in his arms. After all, your grade in Oral Comm. won't be sitting next to you on a porch swing watching the sunset when you're 64, but he might.
Believe mistakes do not mean failure. Your boyfriend forgot your anniversary. Big deal, right? Wrong! He made a mistake. Remember when you forgot about the brake pedal and accidentally hit the gas, propelling you into the car ahead of you? We all make mistakes, but dwelling on them will turn a dirt clog on your path into a relationship mudslide. Don't forget he has a brain and can learn from his mistakes, but not if you're always mad at him.
Finally, catch your boyfriend doing something right! Men and women are from different planets, but evolution has pitted the survival of the human race on our cooperation (and on the union of our respective anatomical parts). That said, men are difficult to deal with: we don't listen, we never show affection, we don't appreciate all you do for us... or so you think! We are as often committed to making relationships work as women; it just takes patience and understanding to figure us out.
So, next time, before you scold your boyfriend for doing something wrong, try rewarding him for doing something right. If you do, he just might surprise you.
Published February 10th, 2011
Dear Ladies,
My name is Jeff Krueger and I am a proud boyfriend of more than a year. During that time, however, my relationship has gone over a few bumps in the road, most uprooting from a failure in communication. Quite the quagmire... that is, until I discovered the book, "Catch Your Dog Doing Something Right" by Krista Cantrell. A few chapters in, I realized it had more to do with men than dogs. Then again, dogs are mans best friend.
Here are a few lessons I learned that I wish to pass on to you, so that you may have a deeper relationship with your man.
Act enthusiastically. Your boyfriend doesn't know that you've spent all day cramming for that math test, slaving over a history paper and sucking up to snotty customers. He's spent his day waiting to see his master girlfriend. When you blow up on him, he doesn't understand why. He's excited to see you, so act excited to see him. If you just can't fake it, take 10 minutes beforehand to de-stress. Listen to a favorite song, reread a note he wrote you, anything to brighten your mood. Then go and greet him with a little enthusiasm. When he sees you happy, he'll want to please you even more. It's a win-win situation.
Teach, don't train. Contrary to popular belief, men have brains and can be taught new behaviors. As a woman, it's your duty to help teach your boyfriend which behaviors are acceptable and which are not. If he tries getting frisky while you're concentrating on your homework, don't just slap him and yell, "No!" He's told "No!" a million times a day; its meaning is lost to him. Instead, try teaching him an acceptable behavior. When he gets frisky, tell him in a calm voice, "Let me finish this assignment and then we can get nasty." Chances are he'll wait, plus the anticipation will drive him wild.
Insist that the relationship comes first. Both of you probably have a mountain of stuff going on at the moment: school, work, friends, etc. However, if your boyfriend is going through a rough patch, don't ignore him. Take the time to talk with him. Give him a back massage, cook him dinner or just spend a little time in his arms. After all, your grade in Oral Comm. won't be sitting next to you on a porch swing watching the sunset when you're 64, but he might.
Believe mistakes do not mean failure. Your boyfriend forgot your anniversary. Big deal, right? Wrong! He made a mistake. Remember when you forgot about the brake pedal and accidentally hit the gas, propelling you into the car ahead of you? We all make mistakes, but dwelling on them will turn a dirt clog on your path into a relationship mudslide. Don't forget he has a brain and can learn from his mistakes, but not if you're always mad at him.
Finally, catch your boyfriend doing something right! Men and women are from different planets, but evolution has pitted the survival of the human race on our cooperation (and on the union of our respective anatomical parts). That said, men are difficult to deal with: we don't listen, we never show affection, we don't appreciate all you do for us... or so you think! We are as often committed to making relationships work as women; it just takes patience and understanding to figure us out.
So, next time, before you scold your boyfriend for doing something wrong, try rewarding him for doing something right. If you do, he just might surprise you.
Monday, October 13, 2014
The bombing of NIACC
This must be what the people of Dresden felt like during World War II. #shitstorm #hyperbole
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Friday, August 22, 2014
Can you #findRaya on Searle Pass?
Somewhere amongst the blooming meadows of Searle Pass, my dog is hiding. Can you #findRaya?
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