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Which Is Best, Spring or Fall?

I came across an online poll that asked which season you prefer, Spring or Fall. That got me thinking. The two seasons of Spring and Fall are both times of great change. Spring is the change from Winter to Summer. … Continue reading

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Why Do People Paint Tress and Posts Purple?

Whether you’ve been camping, hiking, or simply driving among forested roads, you might have noticed purple paint on trees. A thick swatch might be seen painted along the bark, but why? A purple-painted tree is a sign warning people against … Continue reading

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Creeping Charlie

Seen in my yard in Indiana. Apparently it is a member of the Mint family. Pretty but tiny flowers. Gotta love Spring!

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Why are barns painted red?

Ever wonder why old barns are usually red in color? Red is (or, perhaps, was) a popular color for barns due not to its color shade but for its usefulness. Many years ago, choices for paints, sealers and other building … Continue reading

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Porch Life in late March

This is a Sunday afternoon, near the end of March, in small town Indiana. This is the first nice day, that I have not been working, this year. The temperature is in the 60s, and it is mostly Sunny. There … Continue reading

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Caterpillar 320D L excavator

Seen near Veedersburg, Indiana. September 23rd, 2022. It has not moved for a few weeks.

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Mammatus clouds

Mammatus clouds, seen in the afternoon of July 23rd, 2022 in Wingate, Indiana. The lumpy nature to the cloud is a result of sinking air within the cloud. Description courtesy of RTV6 Meteorologist Kevin Gregory. https://www.facebook.com/KevinGregoryWeather

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Song of the day – Rod Stewart – Maggie May (1971)

On this day in history; October 2nd, 1971 Rod Stewart earns his first #1 hit with “Maggie May” If living well is the best revenge, then Rod Stewart has long since avenged the critical barbs he’s suffered through the years. … Continue reading

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Groove Catz – Feelin’ Stronger Every Day

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On this day in History: 1979 – Chic’s “Good Times” hits #1 on the pop charts

On this day in History: August 18th, 1979 – Chic’s “Good Times” hits #1 on the pop charts. In the final decadent years of the disco era, the group Chic reached the height of their popularity just as their musical … Continue reading

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