Author Archives: Jenny Mummert
Photography Hobby – Some Photos from October Trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico
Thursday, November 7, 2024 early afternoon For a week in October, I visited my friend, Elly, in New Mexico. We had a great time being tourist (me) and private tourist guide (her). Here are some camera photos taken during that … Continue reading
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Tagged Albuquerque New Mexico, Alien Amber Beer, autumn, books, Fall Colors, italy, Photography, Photography Hobby, Roadrunner, Sandia Peak, travel
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Trump as President – Again
November 6, 2028 – early afternoon Early last night I saw my hope for an intelligent female president begin to fade. At 3:30 a.m. I woke up, checked election results, and learned that Trump was on the brink of winning. … Continue reading
Election Day in the U.S. Is Two Days from Today…and We Are Exhausted!
Sunday, November 3, 2024 early afternoon Consider this photo a representation of what most U.S. female Boomer voters feel like lately. (stock image) Democrats…Republicans…Independents…Undecided….no one is happy. In fact, most of us Boomers go to bed each night thinking “How … Continue reading
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Tagged 2024, boycotting broadcast election news, broadcast news, Divisive voters, Donald Trump, Early Voting, election, Election Day Chaos, Election Day Coverage, Election results, elections, Female Boomers, First Female President, fragile democracy, January 6th, Kamala Harris, news, News coverage of Presidential election, November 5, Politics, U.S. Presidential Election, voting, We are exhausted, We are tired
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Photography Hobby – A Evening Photo Walk at the Boone County Fair (where I was approached by four men!)
Saturday, July 20, 2024 late afternoon Last night the weather was perfect for a photo walk at the Boone County Fair in Columbia, Missouri. I had not been to any county fair for DECADES, but I wanted to learn a … Continue reading
Photography Hobby – From Recent Nature Photo Walks
Saturday June 15, 2024 mid-morning In recent weeks I’ve been walking around Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area and checking to see what’s blooming at Shelter Gardens in Columbia. The weather has been wonderful. Unfortunately, things are heating up, and for several … Continue reading
Photography Hobby – May Blooms and a Pet Stroller for Thomas
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 I have been out a lot on camera walks lately. We’ve had plenty of rain off and on, so nature isn’t suffering the lack of water here in Mid-Missouri so far this year. As a result, … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia, FIV+ cats, May Blooms, Missouri, Pet Stroller, shelter cats, Shelter Gardens, Twin Lakes Dog Park
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Photography Hobby: Some Dog Park Photos from a Recent Visit
Friday, April 26, 2024 I finally got around to going back to Twin Lakes Dog Park, one of my favorite places to hang out with a camera. Let me introduce Titan: And here are some photos of what I usually … Continue reading
Photography Hobby: Photo Walk April 8 at Shelter Gardens – Columbia MO
April 20, 2024 Having moved into my condo, but not being organized yet, I decided to get outside and do a photo walk at Shelter Gardens to see what signs of spring were offered. Below are some photos from that … Continue reading
Thomas Adjusts to Condo Life
Friday, April 18, 2024 early afternoon It seems like it was yesterday, but Thomas and I have been our condo for over a month. True to his affable nature, he was immediately at home. Other than the kitchen and bathrooms, … Continue reading
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Photography Hobby: Albuquerque Zoo October 2024
January 27, 2025 Early Afternoon Like millions of others in the U.S., I am adjusting to the political chaos in my country. What a shit show. I’m keeping an eye on news events and commentary because I believe it’s important … Continue reading →