This is in the Senate Chambers in Delaware's Legislative Hall. It holds up a velvet rope that keeps the groundlings from the Senators. Looks like it has taken a beating over the years.

Legislative hall in dover delaware

Grand tree spreads over Legislative Mall, in Dover, DE

First State National Monument north of Wilmington, Delaware

Every two years in Sussex County, Delaware, the town of Georgetown celebrates Return Day. These were taken the night before as the festivities began on the Circle and of the decorated buildings. See more at www.facebook.com/AlteredArtbyAB

With Cape May, NJ, in the background

An image from a show of new paintings -- still life(in motion) --by Murray Archibald. Taken with the permission of the artist. All rights reserved.

First State National Monument @ New Castle, Delaware

spring on the riverwalk

Some of Jack Markell's corps of young volunteers. The fellow in the center takes many of the photos seen on the Markell flickr pages.

This is the new mascot of the Delaware Department of State

Then, by late June...

Serene colors and beautiful shades as the sun rose over the Atlantic ocean.

Younger dancers watching Christina dance the lead flute part

Reporter Mike Chalmers of the News Journal interviews three Census Staffers.

The Nutter D. Marvel Museum in Georgetown, Delaware.