by Gregory Smallwood | May 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
We are in Saint Paul, Minnesota this weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Friday was setup day – and when Karen arrived, Sue Rothamel from USArtQuest had a surprise for her . . . She brought a big balloon to display in the booth, complete with music when...
by Gregory Smallwood | May 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
After four days, Scott & Alexis have finally posted photos of Karen & David’s new grandson. This is not a time for verbiage, so I will simply step aside. Presenting Scott Thomas David Ihle, born at 9:37 p.m. on Friday, May 7. 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 20” long. The...
by Gregory Smallwood | May 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Karen called me about 11:15 last night. This is not a time when I am usually coherent, and I was prepared to be just a little bit snippy when I answered the phone. But this was no ordinary phone call – Karen was flying high and needed no airplane. ...
by Gregory Smallwood | May 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
Every time I think I have seen it all, something new happens to my surprise and (often) delight. I just got back from the store, where I was taking pictures from Day Two of Jill Haglund’s visit to Marco’s along with shots of next week’s Free Make It & Take...
by Gregory Smallwood | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’m not asking for sympathy, but last week was a lot to deal with. And when it was over, I really needed some R & R. Some of it I have already described (trips back and forth to downtown Dayton to pick up surplus paper, Ryan’s new Jeep, the truck...