Misc things that sprout in my mind
Fingerlakes Region, NY Before California began to dominate the American wine scene the finger lakes region of New York was the premiere place for that beverage. It is also one of the most picturesque sceneries in the Northeast. This picture … Continue reading Wine Country….
Ottawa, Ontario – Public Gardens It think today is the shortest, and therefore the darkest, day of the year so what is more appropriate than a field of daises. The public garden in Ottawa is a beautiful example of peace … Continue reading The Darkest Day…
Pleasant Hill, KY – Lodge Staircase One aspect of creativity is seeing things that other ignore. Another is to make things for the sake of beauty. We all want to be creative in one aspect or another and in reality … Continue reading Creativity
Liarsville, AK Liarsville Alaska is unlike any town I have ever visited. It was the base camp for many reporters during the Alaska Gold Rush. They didn’t go into the wilds to seek out stories for their publishers but instead … Continue reading Liarsville…
Kansas prairie, KS The picture above is perhaps the most iconic in my portfolio when I think of Kansas. This part of the country used to be called the “Great American Desert” as there were no trees and only wild … Continue reading Kansas Prairie…
New Harmony, IN – Utopia The idea of a perfect community where everyone is treated the same and everyone has the same opportunities to better themselves has always be a goal for the dreamers among us. New Harmony Indiana was … Continue reading Utopian Communities..
Northern Indiana – The American Farm The American farm has changed drastically in my lifetime. Farming used to be a family oriented thing especially in our earlier years. Now most of our agricultural goods are produced by corporations of various … Continue reading The Family Farm
Small Town Bank – Somewhere out west Small town banks are quickly disappearing from the American landscape. They are being gobbled up by the big financial institutions who care little about local issues of their depositors. I still cling to … Continue reading Small Town Banks…
Metamora, IN – The Water Wheel I know, calling the water wheel the heart of America is kind of a stretch but in reality it is at the heart of civilization. It caused us to take a giant leap forward in … Continue reading The Water Wheel…
Pittsburgh, PA – History Pittsburgh played an important part of America’s history. The early painting above show it has always been a gritty town that it remains today. Rust Belt Chic definitely describes the town. Continue reading Pittsburgh Again…
St Charles, MO – State Capital St Charles is like many other original State Capitals in that is was replaced by another city in later years. Those later years were only five years away. But St. Charles is still very … Continue reading Early State Capitals…
Disney World, FL – Epcot Disney World is very much a part of America. It is a place where we can imagine a different world. One without all the hatred and conflict. Many of us do just that. I was … Continue reading Land of Enchantment
fCotton Belt – 2002 I’m not sure where this pic was taken but it was obviously in one of our southern States where cotton was, and to a degree still is , king. Cotton is very much a part of … Continue reading King Cotton….
Springfield, IL – Lincoln This statue of Abe Lincoln is found on the grounds of the State Capital in Springfield IL. It is where he spent much of his very shortened adult life. Lincoln was a man who seemed to … Continue reading Lincoln…
Waterford, VA – Mill Waterford VA is perhaps the most picturesque village I have ever visited. There are hundreds of beautifully restored 18th and 19th century homes and business within the town. If you want a peek at what America … Continue reading Waterford, VA….
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