Wednesday, September 10, 2025

More Art at Boys Town; He Ain't Heavy Sculptures

 I was surprised to discover that the He Ain't heavy sculture has changed.  But I guess it has changed several times.  Now the young man is carring a young woman, his sister.  The newest version was unvailed in 2017 for 100 year anniversary of Boys Town..  

Mural behind a building

marbles


current statue

older versions





Sunday, September 7, 2025

Winter Quarters Temple Stained Glass Windows

 Winter Quarters temple has some beautiful stained glass.  These pictures are viewing from the outside.  They are even nicer from the inside.








Friday, September 5, 2025

Boy's Town Dowd Chapel: Stained Glass Window Art, Statues, Father Flanagan Tomb

 If anything the Dowd chapel is a ork of art, with many expressions of art within.  The stained glass windows represent Jesus or Mary.   There are also statues.  The mood in the tomb are set apart by the color of light coming through the stained glass.  The organ loft is incredible.























Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Caleb's Nauvoo Christmas Present to Us


Caleb sent home a dual painting of the Nauvoo Temple, old and new.  It was painted by Rick Noble.  We have had it framed, and I have hung it on the wall.  Hopefully it helps us remember him.


                                                 

Monday, August 25, 2025

Nauvoo Shows

 The pageant is over but the performances go through until general conference in October.  Most are performed by young missionaries who are very talented.  I have seen the Trail of Hope, Sisters in Zion, and Sunset by the Mississippi.  There are shows everyday; but there are less shows Sundays and Tuesdays.  Some require tickets which you can get at the visitor's center for no charge.





Other skits to see include, I am a Child of God, Praise His Name in Song and Dance, Youth of Zion, Remembering Joseph, and The Spirit of God.


Saturday, August 23, 2025

The Tabernacle Choir is in Buenos Aires

 The choir is in Buenos Aires.  This is where I served my mission, and it makes me feel emotional listening to the choir and the people form South America.  I hope the link works for everyone.

Monday, August 18, 2025

Native American Mural: Gallup New Mexico

 This was inside a gas station in Gallup New Mexico.  We ended up there because another gas station had no gas.  TA Travel Center just off of the 40 on old highway 66.  



Saturday, August 16, 2025

South Bend Museum of Art: 2023


 South Bend has a nice free art exhibit.  They have a permanent collection and rooms for rotating collection.  I visited by myself.










The Saint Joseph River out back of the museum