For the last several years, a rite of Spring in our area is the annual Powwow, held at Southwestern University, in Georgetown, Texas.   I spent several hours there last weekend.  As is always the case, I could’ve stayed several more.   It’s an amazing thing to witness.   What astounds me, each time I cover this, is why more people don’t show up?   Here are a few photos I took for my friends at the Williamson County Sun.

Once again this Spring I was happy to record the happenings at Georgetown’s Special Olympics Spring Track & Field Games, held Saturday at Forbes Middle School.  In its 30th year, the Special Olympics is sponsored by the San Gabriel Breakfast Kiwanis Club.  An electrical storm during the games stopped competition for a while, but once the scary stuff overhead passed us, it was all good.

The Star-Spangled Banner is played at the opening ceremonies.

The final leg of the torch relay run.

An athlete gets a high-five from his biggest supporter, his mom.

Near the end of his run.

Determination personified.

Dad lends his hands.

Nearing the finish line.

Teammates

Savoring a well-deserved medal.

Howdy, folks.   My site is now consolidated, with everything in this one place.    Enjoy!

160406 GRANGER, TEXAS: A windmill closeup taken in early-April 2016 near Granger, Texas. Photo by Andy Sharp.