When I lived in Florida, I thought I knew heat. It was humid day and night; stepping outside meant I was going to sweat. It was part of life and I had a change of clothes with me all of the time. I continue to be fooled by Missouri. I thought that moving several states […]
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An experienced rider hanging on the best he could. Sometimes one can use their whole body in riding. Rodeo riding toys to inspire at the local feed store. A young lady in chaps having a chat. Running along for the little one’s ride. Sometimes gravity gets the best of us. After an unintended dismount, getting
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Ozark Mountain Four (who have stretched their name) playing bluegrass. A lively time at an official jig competition. River Bend playing bluegrass. (To the right of the letter “A” is a bird’s nest with front row seats). Bluegrass band Route 3 playing at HOBA Park in West Plains, Missouri. The band Stringed Union playing bluegrass
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Our friend’s Icelandic chickens, just arrived and sampling the grass. Chicken feed and feeder on the way home. My child sized garden hoe for cleaning out the coop. The front of the chicken coop with swing down door and chickens underneath. Back view of the chicken coop with brooding boxes. The original hen and rooster
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TIny, bright and upright wood sorrel. Eastern Redbud tree. Local sites abound with Redbud jelly recipes using the deep, pink leaves. Locals know that when hunting the rare and coveted morel mushroom, may apples are often tight friends with the fungi. Dogwood tree in bloom. This well camouflaged frog froze in place, hiding underwater, when
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A sunny break in the cold got us out and about in the direction of West Plains, Missouri. In a quick stop by the old town square, we perused a used bookstore called Book Nook , with an enormous collection of mostly paperbacks and then grabbed fresh, brewed coffee at 10 / 40 Coffee. We headed
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Twin Bridge over the North Fork River in Missouri. Alternate view of the Twin Bridge over the North Fork River. The North Fork River in May. Same area of the North Fork River in January. Twin Bridges canoe rental and restaurant sits at the junction of Highways 14 & 181 in West Plains, Missouri. A
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The famous Baker Creek Seed Store. Inside the Baker Creek Seed Store. The barren garden in winter, at the heart of the village. Greenhouses at Baker Creek. A music venue in the pioneer village. A windmill and antique car at one of the village buildings. A gift shop in the Bakersville. A pretty house overlooking
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Autumn leaves on the way to a vineyard. Tyler Ridge Winery in Springfield, Missouri. Mike and Kathy Dennis, owners of Tyler Ridge Vineyard Winery in Springfield, Missouri. A swing in the vineyard at Tyler Ridge. The vineyard at Tyler Ridge. View from the tasting room at Lambs and Vines Vineyard. Rolls of wool, socks, hats
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Leaves turning color on Glade Top Trail. A pond down the road from the trail, covered in fall leaves. Blue skies and warm weather, perfect for viewing fall leaves. Brush in the glade turning purple in fall. Unidentified seed pod. A stop along Glade Top trail, possibly McClurg Glade. Previous Next Growing up in the
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