All Rise

Posted by on Jul 28, 2017 in All For One, Blog, The Walk Of Life
All Rise

Jacqueline had an enthusiasm I could sense across the room.

Dipping Into The Sugar Of The Quintessential Fair Cookie Jar

The last night on the Midway slowed down to a trickle, with cloudy skies, the threat of storms, and a vendors looking for last chance customers. Brian, of St. Paul, played the rollerball game again and again, hoping to add to his cache of winnings for his waiting child – or his inner child. He was […]

Good News Comes In Threes

Three very nice things happened yesterday. I got a call from the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit telling me that someone (thank you, dear someone) purchased my “Pinky Toes” piece; my Nuns photos was in the Mpls Star Tribune viewer photos (thanks, Eileen Schiebe Chanen for alerting me to submit), and a Midway Fair worker gave me a […]

The Bulbs Of The Beetle Bobs

Meet James and Jazzmine, the the Bulbs of the Beetle Bobs. Click for full story and photos.

Our Great Midway!

Let’s spend a moment in our happy place. This iconic Midway image was brought to you by short little me getting higher than my little legs like to go! Available as a print on archival metallic paper, so you can be happy all year ’round.  

Portraits Of William

Meet William, and a slice of his life. Click for the full story and photos.

Fireflies On A Hot Summer Night

Like moths to a flame; fireflies in the hot summer nightscape: the iconic Skyflyer holds us spellbound, once again. Available on metal or metallic paper.

4H Cleans Up

Not only did the 4H kids clean up in award ribbons, but their exhausted exuberism cleaned up messy barns and loaded trailers full of gear and animals. There was a lot of waiting until their truck arrived, and I was most amused to see how they amused themselves. Meet the clean up crew from St. Clair […]

Janey Had A Little Lamb

Janey Had A Little Lamb

Which followed her everywhere. Off lead. No leash. Says Chisago County High School senior Jane, “The week before the Fair, she didn’t listen to me at all. I think, once at the Fair, “Pepper” bonded with me as her Mother. She’s only 6 months.” Pepper would occasionally get distracted, but Jane soon coaxed her onto the […]

Our Purple Hearts

Day 2 of the 2016 Minnesota State Fair was decreed Unite In Purple day to honor Prince, our native son. The Fair was packed with record setting attendance; a large portion of the solid sea of people wore purple. We actively shared in the communal loss, for, as social activist Sandra said, “I’m here because for me, his death […]

The Calm Before The Crowds

Posted by on Aug 24, 2016 in Amusements, Blog, Colors, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

The night before opening day is always so sweet and quiet: the calm before the crowds. The Midway owners turn the ride lights on, as if to acknowledge that set up is done, and here she is in all her glory. Game on! We’re ready for you! 

Product Placement

Totally walking his talk, or the side of his truck’s talk, as he and his partner carried an endless number of 5-hour Energy displays bottles. He told me they’re not heavy. Only about 100 pounds.

How Many Men Does It Take To…..

Posted by on Aug 24, 2016 in Amusements, Blog, Ironies, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

How many men does it take to place an umbrella and two garbage cans? I’m not mocking; I’ve never built a Fair. Just an observer here……but it was amusing to see these guys work it out among themselves.  

Strong Woman

The tent wasn’t up yet, and the guys were hanging. Serena looked like the one in charge. At one point it looked like she was going to lift the tent herself. Soon I realized it took a crew of 12 to lift the tent. Serena was beaming when it was up. “This game is my baby. […]

Wise Woman

Posted by on Aug 23, 2016 in Amusements, Blog, Ironies, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

  Hope, of Indiana, had it under control as she calmly instructed her crew to change out the Wisconsin State Fair sign for the Minnesota State Fair sign. “The less you have to remember, the better you are.” I asked how long it takes to set up their basketball game. She laughed: “If you have […]

Pinky Toes

Posted by on Aug 19, 2016 in Blog, State Fair / BeyondTheStick, The Walk Of Life

I’m proud to have been accepted once again into the largest juried Fine Arts Exhibit in the great cultural state of Minnesota, The Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit. And I salute all my fellow artists who entered, and either got accepted, or didn’t. We’ve all been there. Some years in; some not. There were over […]

A Purple Pilgrimage

Posted by on Apr 25, 2016 in All For One, Blog, Common Ground

We took a trip to the purple lit bridge late last night….

Friend and Patron Thank You Party + Holiday Gift Sale

You are most cordially invited to my Friend and Patron Thank You Party + Holiday Gift Sale!

What’s In A Maiden Name

Posted by on Jul 30, 2015 in Blog, Common Ground, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

Debra Lynn Fisher. Well that’s an oldie – but goodie.

I’m a photographer. So, yes, there ARE photos in the last post.

Posted by on Jul 29, 2015 in All For One, Blog, Common Ground

Back in the saddle. Darned learning curve.

The Fearless, and The Feared

Posted by on Jul 29, 2015 in All For One, Blog, Common Ground

Little kids and big horses keep me on my toes. And change my focus.

Time Flies

Another year has flown by.
How did I use it? Whom did I impact? What did I share?

Did I dare to soar? Did I loosen my grip?
I wish for you…

Halloween

Posted by on Nov 12, 2014 in All For One, Blog

A shadow here; a shimmer of light there.

The End Of The Season

Posted by on Oct 26, 2014 in Blog, Common Ground

Simple sights of the passing of time.

Coloring Outside The Lines

Posted by on Oct 26, 2014 in Blog, Common Ground

Did you bask in the golden moments of this outrageous Fall?

You Say Goodbye, But I Say Hello

Join me in search of the life and the light!

How Time Flies

In honor of Throwback Thursday.

Spin Art

Compliments of The Wellenflug. Translation:Wave Swinger.

Blue Boy

Posted by on Aug 27, 2014 in Amusements, Colors, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

An agricultural interpretation for today.

So (MN) Nice They Published It Twice

The Twin Cities Daily Planet picks up The Minnesota Women’s Press article. And I am a grateful to all.

Cowhands

Posted by on Aug 26, 2014 in Blog, Colors, Relationships, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

They never saw me. You couldn’t miss them.

I Don’t Care How You Sugar Coat It

Posted by on Aug 23, 2014 in Blog, Oddities, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

This goes beyond my stick.

Building The Crazy Mouse

Building The Crazy Mouse

The Construction of The Crazy Mouse : Open Spaces and High Places.

Sign Of Good Times

The first published photo of the 2014 Minnesota State Fair on Beyond The Stick.com!

Swing On In

Posted by on Aug 14, 2014 in All For One, Blog
Swing On In

Here’s what’s keeping me in the swing of things!

Good To The Last Drop

Posted by on Mar 19, 2014 in Blog, Common Ground

Holding Onto Winter

Ship Shape

Posted by on Jan 22, 2014 in Blog

Florida.

Love Is All There Is

Posted by on Jan 5, 2014 in Blog, GreatPyrPhotos.com

Saying goodbye to a large member of our family, Manny Bear Goldstein. Thank you for choosing us to be your flock.

We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends

Posted by on Dec 12, 2013 in All For One, Blog

Feel Good – and Do Good – Photos For The Season

So Happy Together

For three years I wrestled with my inner middle-age denial, and wouldn’t let my music-loving self buy tickets for the Fair’s “Happy Together” tour, featuring The Turtles, Mark Lindsey of Paul Revere and the Raiders; Gary Pucket of The Union Gap; Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night….you get the 60’s-70’s vibe. Oh, what a night! […]

A Heritage Square Peg In A Round Transit Hub

It’s curtains for the Heritage Square we’ve known and loved.

Water Colors

On the last day of the heat wave, on the last day of August, it poured. Minnesotans stayed and played. And so did I.

Just Another Day At The Fair

A collage of visual delights. Not for the faint of heart.

Pink Is The New ‘Blue Is For Boys’

Beyond Where No Color Coordination Has Gone Before

It Is What It Is

Posted by on Aug 27, 2013 in Amusements, Blog, Colors, Ironies, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

Can’t get more of this.

This Cowtown

Posted by on Aug 26, 2013 in Blog, Ironies, Relationships, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

A collage of kids and cattle bring this cowtown to life.

As Her World Turns

I’ll have what she’s having. View and purchase all State Fair photos.

Bedding Down

Making the beds. And I have no doubt they will then lie in it, as we have seen time and time again.

We Are Ready For You

Posted by on Aug 22, 2013 in Amusements, Blog, Colors, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

The evening before Opening Day.

World’s Brightest Midways

Shining a Light on Pre-Fair Prep

Walk With Me

Three new photos have been added to BeyondTheStick.

We’ve Got Kids And We’ve Got Cattle

Posted by on Aug 22, 2013 in Blog, Relationships, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

We’ve got another a-Fair to remember.

A Shot In The Dark

Posted by on Aug 21, 2013 in Amusements, Blog, Colors, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

A look at the after hours set up has been posted. Come see the light.

What’s New At The Fair?

Posted by on Aug 20, 2013 in Blog, Relationships, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

A photo about what’s new has been added to BeyondTheStick.

They’re Building It As We Speak

A new photo has been added to the BeyondTheStick Fair photoblog.

Going Up?

Posted by on Aug 18, 2013 in Blog, Colors, State Fair / BeyondTheStick

The Fair Is.

New Blog Gets Facelift

New blog, old news: Homer Simpson, Stewie Griffin, Jeff Passolt, and me on Fox 9 News in 2011. And me with Belinda Jenson on KARE-11 in 2009; with Diana Pierce on KARE-11 in 2011; and with Roshini Rajkumar on WCCO Radio in 2013. The Fair still looks the same; the hosts still look the same. […]

Beyond The Stick Gets Blogified

This is where the 2013 BeyondTheStick State Fair photos can be tasted, savored, commented on, and shared. View and purchase all State Fair photos.

Canuck Dogs: My Peers Across The Border

Posted by on Jun 30, 2013 in Blog, GreatPyrPhotos.com

Honored that breeder Tina Duncan chose my gaiting photo of gorgeous Molly for her June spotlight in www.CanuckDogs.com. Thanks to Tina Duncan, Sabrina Simard, and handler Emily Burdon on their great wins with Molly!