Category: History

2016 MEA # 8: Louisiana

Another major stop on our Most Excellent Adventure was Louisiana! My sister-in-law’s son and his family live in Houma, LA, so we spent about 10 days there, which gave us lots of time to spend with family and to explore! Three major items were… Continue Reading “2016 MEA # 8: Louisiana”

2016 MEA # 6: Deadwood, SD

One of our day trips during our stay in the Rapid City area in South Dakota was the historic town of Deadwood. Originally named Deadwood Gulch, because of the dead trees found in the gulch, Deadwood was known as a “boom town” in 1876… Continue Reading “2016 MEA # 6: Deadwood, SD”

Day of Adventure and Photography – Oct 24th

I had THE BEST DAY, today! It was my birthday – I turned 60…..oh, don’t worry, I am not at all upset about it…..in fact, I’m pretty darned proud to have made it this far! 🙂 I couldn’t have asked for a better way… Continue Reading “Day of Adventure and Photography – Oct 24th”

2016 MEA # 4: The Badlands South Dakota

The next location specific post from our Most Excellent Adventure focuses on the Badlands, located in Interior, South Dakota. Talk about stunning scenery and emotional views…..you can’t get through the Badlands without dropping your jaw and holding your breath for a good portion of… Continue Reading “2016 MEA # 4: The Badlands South Dakota”

2016 Daily Photos – August 6 – Anthony Miles

For my August 6th Daily Photo, I went to the Carlton Cemetery on Waterport Road. I have several ancestors there, but one in particular has quite a historic significance and an interesting resting place. I have blogged about this grave before, but have been… Continue Reading “2016 Daily Photos – August 6 – Anthony Miles”

2016 Daily Photos – July 18-22

Daily photos taken on July 18, 20-22…..missed getting a photo on July 19th! MONDAY, JULY 18: “First Hibiscus Blossom” Love this plant – the blossoms are near dinner plate size!!! WEDNESDAY, JULY 20: “Est. 1824” Carriage step and hitching post from the historic stage… Continue Reading “2016 Daily Photos – July 18-22”

Peony Tree Festival

Today I discovered a little corner of Heaven on earth. It was located in Pavilion, NY at a place called Linwood Gardens. A friend posted a couple photos on Facebook yesterday to show she’d been there and it intrigued me enough to look it… Continue Reading “Peony Tree Festival”

2016 Daily Photo – May 11-13

Here is the continuation of May’s Daily Photos for the 11th – 13th: WEDNESDAY, MAY 11: “One Handsome Dude” This good looking fella greets customers and passersby in front of Frontier Heating on Bank Street in Albion THURSDAY, MAY 12: “Lighted Code” These lights… Continue Reading “2016 Daily Photo – May 11-13”

2016 Daily Photos – May 8-10

First……I have to fess up that I got sidetracked on Saturday, the 7th, and completely forgot to get a photo of the day! Ooppssie!! But, to make amends, I took TWO photos on Sunday. Here is the continuation of May’s Daily Photos for the… Continue Reading “2016 Daily Photos – May 8-10”

2016 Daily Photo – April 3-5

Unfortunately, this may be my last Daily Photo post for a while…..hopefully, I’m wrong and back at it sooner than I think, but for now, it is going on hiatus. My Mom has been quite seriously ill and my heart just isn’t in it right… Continue Reading “2016 Daily Photo – April 3-5”