As we wind our way through part of the country prior to our departure for Costa Rica, we found this Windmill Farm fascinating. The prevailing westerly winds and open plains of upper Illinois drive these 63 foot tall windmills, powering small towns near Paw Paw. Though wind power can sometimes be unpredictable, this is definitely one alternate power source worth considering.
Very hard to photograph at night, with a poor little cell phone. But you get the idea. (Look for the family photo hidden within this picture). Las Vegas - Old School A week ago I joined the "kids" for a walk down memory lane. I helped them clean out their father's house in Las Vegas, following his recent death, and we found so much history and memorabilia from the life and times of their father, grandfather and great-grandfather, as well as other grandparents and relatives. One of the bonuses to cleaning out houses of people who don't throw anything away, is finding treasures and riches beyond measure. A true inheritance. Discovering their history - while wearing Grandma's pearls. Snapshot Grandpa took, we assume, during a WWII USO tour. Ah...Bing. It turned out to be a souvenir edition, but still fascinating. We don't know which family member this is...but what a great photo! In a prior life I did live, and teach, in L...
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