Mark DuBois Weblog

I helped supervise the National WOW Web Design contest in Kansas City, Missouri, last week. The contest started on Tuesday (June 22, 2010) with an overview for those competing. We also had a quiz (serving as a tie breaker in the event it was needed). These are a few of the photos from that session.

I encountered a number of typos on various signs during the competitions last week in Kansas City. Those who know me, know how easy it is for me to introduce a typo. Perhaps someone should employ a proof reader next year? Here are a couple (yes there were others). At least those supervising the computer programming contest tried to fix theirs…

Before the national WOW web design contest begins tomorrow, I spent a little time walking around downtown Kansas City, Missouri. These are a few of the sights I encountered. I particularly like the area near the public library (with the large books).

I arrived in Springfield, Illinois for the WOW/ SkillsUSA web design contest on April 15, 2010. Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865. So I thought it appropriate to visit his home exactly 145 years after he died. Here are a few photos of the vicinity.

While returning from the WOW/ SkillsUSA web design contest in Springfield, Jonathan and I stopped for dinner. I spotted this sign. I guess I just have a different view of the world. However, can someone please tell me what is so stinkin special about Saturday?

These are a few of the photos I took during my recent spring break trip to visit our family in Montana. Had a great visit with everyone and had some wonderful times with our grandsons. I even got a chance to collect some fossil insects and leaves near Drummond. I typically don’t share family photos (only landscapes). Thought you might enjoy some of these. You can follow the link to flickr and view a slide show if desired.

Shortly after Christmas, 2009, we took a day trip to the area around Helena, MT. It is about a 2 hour drive from home. Keep in mind that most of the photos in this Flickr set were taken within 15 to 20 miles of the state capital. We spent a fair amount of time traveling along the back roads near York, MT. Didn’t find any peppermint patties (ok, sometimes I can’t help myself). Hope you enjoy these photos. There is some very beautiful country in Montana (as long as you don’t mind severe cold in the winter).