“We are all driving down life’s road, following our own lifeline, we can’t get to our destination without a thought in mind”
Shannon Beelman
Documenting Life: The Blog
Documenting Life - Peace Garden
The Peace Garden in Lyndale Park is a favorite to get into nature while still in the heart of the city.
Documenting - American Wasteland - Buildings
I have been drawn to abandoned buildings since I was a barefoot little girl exploring my grandparents’ farm.
Documenting - The Sculpture Garden
Yes, I have a love affair with all things Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, it is, after all, HOME.
Little Delay
Getting things ready to hit the road and get some images to share with you all.
Documenting - American Wasteland - Farmland
Old farmhouses are found all over the backroads of America, often with newer homes on the same property.
Documenting - American Wasteland - Minnesota
The Coachlight Inn served local and traveling customers along HWY 169 home cooking for 40 years. Sitting empty the building was not noticeable from the roadway.
Documenting - State Parks - Fort Snelling MN
Fort Snelling state park is a natural gem wedged in the midst of urban sprawl.

