A Day of Findings

I forgot to mention that when I was in Kirksville Missouri I had a run in with the police. I was just minding my own business, sitting in a parking lot waiting for Jake to finish up his interview when I was approached by an officer of the law. Apparently the parking lot I had chosen to wait in was that of a bank and someone had labeled me a "suspicious character." Imagine that, me as a Bearded American was labeled as "suspicious!" Yeah, really not that much of a stretch. Anyways, officer Brady and I got to talking and he basically said that Kirksville is the worst because of a little convo that went like this.
Officer Brady: So what exactly are you doing here?
Me: My buddy is interviewing at the University, but I went and hiked in your state park this morning.
OB: Oh yeah, Thousand Hills is ok.
Me: Then I went to Pancake City, that was delicious!
OB: And you are heading to Des Moines later today?
Me: Yup, as soon as he is done.
OB: Well you're living the Kirksville dream. You went hiking, went to the best breakfast place and now you get to leave.
Me: (laughs)
OB: Your buddy is gonna like Des Moines way better.
And scene.

So thanks to officer Brady I was determined to find out all I could about Des Moines, Iowa. I'm not sure if any of this really helps Jake out, but I had a good day so it's all gravy.

Found: My shadow that looks like a jumping killer whale.

Found: Bronze turtle.

Found: A pond!

Found: Handsome devil.

Found: Art?

Found: Ice bubbles.

Found: Graffiti on a park bench.

Found: The loneliest handrail in the world.

Found: Giant stone egg posing as art.

Found: Big ass squirrel. (He later stared me down until I left.)