Daily Archives: January 21, 2007

Hangin’ with Daddy and Scooter

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We three amigos were playing the part of couch pilot Saturday. Either PJ was having a really good dream, a strong case of gas, or a nice nap with his dad. I like to think the latter is the case. My wife was kind enough to grab my camera and document the possibility that yes, my boy likes me!

One concern we had was how Scooter would take to a baby. Having a jealous pet is one thing, having one that can fly and dive-bomb is another! True to his sweet personality, Scooter accepted PJ from day one and gives him a wide berth. If we let PJ sleep on our bed for an afternoon nap, Scooter perches atop the closet door, fluffs up, and guards the baby for us.

This is an interesting stage in a newborn, where they start to develop personality and become more expressive. I can’t wait until he starts to babble and smile and all that! Even more I look forward to taking him hiking with me, maybe giving him a little digital camera of his own, and having some father-son time as we ramble around Bismarck-Mandan and the rest of the world.

The new Dakota Beacon is on the stands

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The new issue of the Dakota Beacon is out! It can be found at Barnes & Noble, at many convenience store counters, and in dispensers at places like the post office on 3rd & Rosser or Denny’s on south 7th.

I love the Beacon. It features articles by many talented local authors and commentators from a perspective that’s hard to get anywhere else. Among the authors are my former Creative Writing teacher from Mandan and former ND governor Ed Schafer.

This issue is special to me because I took the photo on the cover! It was an honor to get a call from Steve Cates, the magazine’s devoted publisher. He has a passion for North Dakota issues and the way his magazine tackles them, much like I have a passion for the lighter side of Bismarck-Mandan. We also share a love of Applebee’s appetizers, and I love when he picks up the check!

I invite you to grab an issue of the Dakota Beacon and see for yourself. Sure, they’re free at several locations, but I suggest you subscribe. Since the magazine first started and my mom brought me a copy to read, I’ve been an ardent supporter and subscriber. Try it out, I’m sure you’ll be equally pleased.

Identify That Statue #5

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Sorry about the goofy angle, but this one is just too easy. So easy, in fact, that I Photoshopped out a few edges of buildings from this picture to avoid giving it away entirely.

This statue is in an area of very heavy traffic, yet I had forgotten about it entirely. I stumbled upon it by accident while running errands Saturday. Can you identify it?