Archive for May 2009
Wood Door 2
A wooden loading door faces an alley in downtown Independence, Kan.
Booth Theater
The Booth Theater box office in downtown Independence, Kan.
Independence Historical Museum
The Independence Historical Museum in Independence, Kan.
Monkeys with wings
On May 28, 1959, Miss Able became one of the first monkeys to survive space flight. Miss Able was born at the Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Independence, Kan.
On May 28, 2009, in honor of the 30th anniversary of her flight, Independence, Kan., Mayor Rick Mott declared the day “Miss Able Day.”
The proclamation was followed by an event featuring displays on Miss Able and space flight in general. Dr. Barta, a local veterinarian, brought his capuchin monkey, “Gizmo,” out for children to see.
Dixon’s Barbershop
Dixon’s Barbershop in downtown Independence, Kan.
Just do it
A shoe shop’s backdoor in downtown Independence, Kan., sports a well-known logo.
Star Mill 5
The abandoned Star Mill in Independence, Kan.
Star Mill 1
The abandoned Star Mill in Independence, Kan.
Never put off a photo
I saw this photo and I made it, but the light isn’t good.
I’d always figured I’d go back when the light was better, but I kept putting it off. And today, I drove past this again to find all those little yellow flowers mowed!
I was able to make it into a slightly better photo than it was, but you’d think by now that I would’ve learned: Never put off making a photo!
You can see what I started off with here.
Lest we forget
A display of crosses on the lawn of Memorial Hall in Independence, Kan., reminds us not to forget this Memorial Day.
