I'm Dreaming of...

But will we get one back in good ol' ioway?

After a bit of encouragement, the weather decided to give us a real run for our money last weekend.  10+ glorious inches (as I have previously boasted) of white, fluffy, sparkle-encrusted snow.

It's lasted, but has been severely diminished by a stream of constant rain today..

HOWEVER,

Right after the mini-blizzard, we went out with cameras as any self-respecting citizen would do in attempt to capture the beauty of what lay before us.  (Also attempting not to freeze our shutter-button fingers off).  The lighting was absolutely perfect, and I took way too many pictures of the bridge.  Now I'm stuck with about seven pictures, and no clue which ones I should keep, or deem the 'top of the crop'

So dear internet viewers, I would like to extend this invitation to help me choose which bridge pic to put the gold star upon.  

I also might add to the credit of natural sunlight + snow that these photos are 100% unedited in any way possible.  Way to go sunlight, you rock!

 

Like I said...too many pictures.

Got any suggestions?  Any home remedies for lack of snow?  Any witchcraft for lack of snow?  Any songs for lack of snow?  Any snow?

Alter Egos

It would appear that this is the summer of superhero films.

Little did the world know that in the depth of the endless cornfields a new hero was being created.  A hero who understood the importance of a bandana.  A hero shaped by sweat and dirt clods.  A hero who wielded the powers of the zygomaticus minor with startling agility.  A hero unafraid to let the world see their Buccinator in action.
To the everyday citizen they were known as:
El Bandito
Employment status:
Detasseler
Description:
Average, hardworking country dweller

That's right! I am officially A TRUE IOWAN!
Look at this face.  This is the face that has walked through miles, and miles of cornfields for eight hours.

Look at this dirt.  This is the dirt that came off of one swipe of the face that walked through cornfields for eight hours.

Look at these feet.  These are the feet that did the walking through miles of cornfields.  And yes, these feet had shoes and socks on, but dirt shows no mercy in the dusty summer heat.

But this detasseler had a secret.  For what the world did not know was that when the sun went down on the fields, the moon rose to behold a hero who knew nothing of smiling for the camera...

THE FACIAL FIEND!

Employment status:

Face-maker, communicator

Description:

Startles and entertains folk in need of a good grimace.

I was most honored to receive the award of "best female facials" at the cast dinner for the musical Wizard of OZ last month.  I was thrilled to be a part of the production and cast, it was truly a wonderful way to spend the summer!  I was so excited to receive this title, and all I can say in terms of an acceptance speech is:

Never be afraid to look ridiculous.  

Your face can make so many wonderful shapes and expressions, that it seems utterly outrageous to only display the pretty and coiffed ones to the world!

 And to top the evening off, I was delighted to unexpectedly claim the award of Best Dressed for the night!

I could have never done it without the excellent help of my co-stylist Zoe might I add.

They gave all the winners of various awards personalized cupcakes - how cool is that!

So remember, there are about 52 muscles in our faces alone - USE THEM!

(and enjoy!)