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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Trees. When I was little we had a sapling in the backyard, that I claimed and tried to compare our growth over the years and was shocked how quickly it outpaced me. I climbed trees and one limb in an older tree became a favorite reading/writing spot. I never had a tree house and was
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A double rainbow over hay bales: a sign of hope in the future. A baby rabbit: a sign of new life. Slow, deer crossing: more babies for the future. Frog: a sign of a robust ecology. MoDOT (Missouri Department of Transporation). I did not take this photo, but I liked it. A rather large groundhog:
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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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A longhorn steer. A zebra and friend. A horse and rider with great control. IA type of donkey? The cute type. Animals waiting to get into the show. It’s also what you get to see when you park around back. A pony with expert rider and her cowboy. Curious camels. Emus. A gazelle. Previous image
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A neighbor’s free range bird. One of many farms on a ride home. Grass fed gifts that were as unexpected as they were appreciated. An outdoor theater with a view. Cattle enjoying fresh grass. A tiny chapel that hosts weddings and Bible studies. A tractor demolition derby. An inspirational message encouraging sharing. A local tractor
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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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Dam flowing at Mammoth Spring State Park in Mammoth, Arkansas. Valves along the bridge that control the gates to the dam. View of dam from the old power station alongside it. View of dam and power station museum from the park. Thoughtfully placed hooks on the backside of a sign at the beach at the
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