Join me and 23 of my photog peers in an eclectic and varied view of our communities and our world.

Opening night is Oct 3, 6-9 PM; with a second night on Oct 10 as part of the Seward Arts Festival, 10AM-5PM.

You can also arrange for a private showing.

I’m helping to moderate a discussion with Mary Abbe, Art Critic for the Star Tribune, on Thursday, Oct 24 from 7-9 PM. Wonderful photographer Clare O’Neill is the organizer at the Minneapolis Photo Center. http://www.mplsphotocenter.com/education/talks

Picked up this tweet from @rohnjaymilller (www.take5interactive.com), who kindly gave me permission to post it:

“Saw a plaque on park bench at the Minnesota State Fair:

‘He never came to the State Fair, but if he had, he would have had fun.’ ”

(I just happened to have a photo of a bench – imagine that…)

Having an insatiable appetite for all things Fair and funny, I will continue to post new images from my belt-bursting collection of photos.

Check back when you want a taste of summer.

I was determined not to gain any weight at the Fair. And crazy enough to announce it to everyone.

I indulged. There was 1 2/3 of a corn dog, 1/3 serving of fries, 1/3 serving of onion rings, and numerous bites of friends’ treats.

And the final count: I LOST weight at the Minnesota State Fair. 2.5 pounds.

Sounds like one of those buttons that says: Ask Me How.

Never go to the Fair hungry; eat a Greek salad or charbroiled chop for lunch or dinner; thoroughly enjoy 2 bites of a treat every other day and throw the rest away; walk the Fairgrounds with camera gear for 12 days.

So now, lighter and on the lookout, let’s see what’s in the cupboard for my next fulfilling photostory project.

A cattleman who recognized me from last year, and knows I love the cows, told me to come back for the Beef Expo in October.

Keepin’ it lean…..

But it probably works.

It has been delightful and inspiring to see the great number of seniors at the Fair this year. They carefully climbed stairs; they trekked their way through crowds; they rested on benches and enjoyed the view.

I saw hearty seniors; I saw frail seniors. They were all remarkable in fortitude — and Fair devotion.

I saw the nuns today at the Fair! They look so good on the tote bag I offer- good price and long handles for easy over-the-shoulder use. And the cow looks great on the notecards. And the Midway sunset looks great on the mug. And of course as a print. It’s done on metallic paper so it has a little extra kick.  Thanks to all who have ordered!

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