Goose FIGHT!!!

As I was driving out of my apartment I saw to geese plunging into the water as a third goose stood by onshore. I pulled over and started videoing to two in the water who by the time I got close had each other in a ferocious grip and were attempting to beat each other with their wings. It was brutal and went on for about 10 minutes when one broke away and swam off quickly. The other gave a little chase but then returned to shore where the third goose was still at. Having looked it up the one goose was protecting territory (nesting) or it may have been a mating issue. Copyright © 1992-2020 Glenn Littrell http://www.glennlittrell.org/

We Did It Again!!!

13.5-Mile 500 Mini-Marathon  [see map] [video below]

After a 8 year absence Kelly & I completed our 5th Mini-Marathon together. With a new hip(2012) for me, and both of us being 7 years older, and little preparation by either of us, we had little expectations and goals in this year’s marathon. As it turned out we did finish the mini without any disasters, and for the first time since 2007 we finished together.

• 2007 Actual time: 3 hours 21 min. [Kelly & Glenn]
• 2008 Actual Time: 3 hours 24 minutes [Glenn]
• 2008 Actual Time: 3 hours 31 minutes [Kelly]
• 2008 Actual Time: 3 hours 15 minutes [Glenn @the Geist Mini]
• 2009 Actual Time: 3 hours 37 minutes [Kelly]
• 2009 Actual Time: 3 hours 57 minutes [Glenn]
• 2010 Actual Time: 3 hours 42 minutes [Kelly]
• 2010 Actual Time: 3 hours 46 minutes [Glenn]
• 2018 Actual Time: 4 hours 3 minutes [Glenn & Kelly] 

 

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2008 From Static Pictures

Martin Luther King, Jr., Peace And Memorial Park:

The Landmark for Peace Memorial is a memorial sculpture at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on the north side of Indianapolis that honors the contributions of the slain leaders Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. The sculpture, which features King and Kennedy reaching out to each other. It was designed by Greg Perry.

 

On the next day while speaking in Cleveland, Robert Kennedy gave an even more inspirational speech on ‘The Mindless Menace of Violence’. Nine weeks later, Robert Kennedy, like his older brother President John F. Kennedy and Dr. King, would also be assassinated.

 read the full text of the ‘Mindless Menace Of Violence’ speech

On May 14, 1994 President Bill Clinton delivered a speech at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Landmark For Peace memorial at 17th and Broadway in Indianapolis.     read the text of his speech.

Martin Luther King “I Have A Dream”

full text of speech

Martin Luther King “I’ve Been To The Mountain Top” part 1

Martin Luther King “I’ve Been To The Mountain Top” part 2

full text of speech

MAP IT

Around iNDY: Indiana Museum Of Art [IMA]

Located along the Central Canal Walk [Michigan Road and 38th Street]. 

Kiss Z Cook:

Kelly, Jo, friends Melissa, Laura, Melvin Watts and I spent the evening at a 'cooking' cafe where we all cook a gourmet meal under the direction of Chef Dwight Simmons where we then all sat down and ate our creation.

It was a blast!

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Around iNDY: Downtown Canal

I didn’t know you could do this on the Canal!

Wakeboarding on the Downtown Canal.

Antique Mall’s Antique Car Show:

 

Stopped by the Shadeland Shoppes with Troy to check out the Antique Mall’s Antique Car Show.

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3444 North Shadeland Avenue

Around iNDY: Woodruff Place Flea Market

 

Troy and I went to the Annual Woodruff Place Flea Market today.  Haven’t been to Woodruff Place in almost 25 years.  Not since I was the Community Center Director there.

 

The Flea Market was interesting and things looked a little better than in ‘84’.  It had been on the downswing then as much of the houses had gone from owner-occupant to landlord-occupant.  Don’t know what the situation is now but many of the historic, and large, homes are still there.  The fountains are too even though they seem to have suffered a little neglect since ‘84’.  A shame because that was a strong neighborhood feature back then.

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Today, Woodruff Place attracts a wide variety of people who seek a quiet residential area minutes from downtown Indianapolis. The Woodruff Place Civic League has a large membership that organizes annual fund-raising events like the Flea Market, Victorian Home Tour, White Trash Tour, 4th of July Parade and other social engagements such as the Senior Tea and the Children's Halloween Party. And hats off to the legendary W.P. Lawn Chair Brigade, favorites at any local parade.    [from the Woodruff Place web site]

Woodruff Community Center 79-80

Their having a home tour [annually, the last weekend of June] but not likely we will make it.

Around iNDY: Glenn’s Pics

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Around iNDY: The Tree People

Located all over Indianapolis there is a 'tribe' of Tree People located along the Fall Creek Trail near the 56th Street bridge. They are located on private property but very visible from the trail, you just have to focus to find them. Once you see one they will all suddenly be visible.

Around iNDY: Indianapolis Art Center

Indianapolis Arts Center is located along the Monon Trail on the banks of White River. The grounds of the Center features sculpture, foliage and landscaping.


 

Around iNDY: Holcomb Gardens @ Butler U.

Holcomb Gardens is located along the Central Canal Towpath on the grounds of Butler University. You reach the Garden by crossing the foot bridge at the 2.6 mile marker along the trail. The garden, pond, and other features are very scenic. Going further south on the trail you will find the IMA and its outdoor gardens also by crossing a foot bridge.

NCAA Final 4 Weekend 2010

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On German Church Road [south of Pendleton Pike]

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This is one of the prettiest and well kept ponds I’ve ever seen.  Of course its maintained by a professional groundskeeper and since there are probably comparable ones at other golf courses it nonetheless is constantly well kept and very beautiful.  Its located on the edge of the golf course and is easily seen from the road, but as tempting as it may be to walk around and sit in the gazebo I took these pictures standing next to the “No Trespassing” sign. What a butthead thing to do!

Reminds me of my ‘anti-establishment’ days and the song ‘Signs” from the 70’s:

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For your further enjoyment…

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I(L) U ?(C) ?(A) ?(S) O I ?(L) Stadium

 

A few months ago the Star ran an article about the disgraceful condition of the expensive signage on our new and expensive state-of-the-art football stadium.  These pictures were taken earlier this month and reflect that the problem, uh, embarrassment, is still uncorrected.

The East side of the stadium	The North side of the stadium	The West side of the stadium
The South side of the stadium

Its so bad that even the street level signs are defective. Ben by there lately? If so give us an update via the ‘Leave/Read Comment’ link below.