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Which Is Best, Spring or Fall?

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Colins Place

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?

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Colins Place

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

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Colins Place

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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Did You See The Pink Moon?

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Colins Place

https://www.flickr.com/gp/aroundourarea/36404mf5f0 Did you see the Pink Moon? The picture above is one I took, last night, April 5th, 2023, here in Indiana, USA. April’s full moon, also known as the “Pink Moon,” will shine bright in the sky this week. … Continue reading →

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Why are barns painted red?

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Colins Place

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

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Colins Place

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

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Colins Place

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

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Mammatus clouds

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Colins Place

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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Porch Life

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Colins Place

The sound of the flags gently flapping in the wind, the rustle of the wind in the trees. Wind chimes gently ringing. Birds chirping, morning doves cooing, a couple of robins fighting over territory or a potential mate. Children laughing … Continue reading →

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Groove Catz – Feelin’ Stronger Every Day

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Colins Place
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