Ruth Olson:  

Last weekend I helped Host a Open House at the Albert Lea Art Center for photographers and their show. Their family and out of town guests were impressed with the photos in the 3 Gallery's. Discussing our first camera as a child was interesting. I am a volunteer at the Art Center, also an Artist. Mostly watercolor. This computer is packed with photos I've taken, from vacation to family. I took a Black Hills vacation in June and had a great time. We stayed in Custer and Deadwood, driving the hills enjoying the beauty. Saw my first Rodeo in Crazy Horse , at the Mountain entrance. Flying over Crazy Horse mountain in a helicopter was a great opportunity to use my camera and camcorder. That was such a smooth ride, I wanted to spend all day in the air. Lately, I've been replacing floor coverings on the damaged floors of my home, due to a plumbing problem in July. Well, now it's October and the colors are almost at peak viewing and I've taken several pictures. Some...Expand for more