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The University of Wind
4 Jun 2022

The University of Wind

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Grains of Truth, History, Tales From Dead Teds | 0

This windmill taught me that actions have consequences, and that I alone bear responsibility for mine.

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Windmill, wind, UofW
Doodling Died
30 May 2022

Doodling Died

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, History | 1

Doodling has become a lost art, and the world is less interesting for it.

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Doodle, Marginalia
Down Too Long
25 May 2022

Down Too Long

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, Uncategorized | 0

We who live on the forehead of the earth are comfortable with the misconception that we are “up”, and everything else is “down”.

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Australia, southern hemisphere, globe, up, down
In the Mirror
19 May 2022

In the Mirror

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 3

We caught reflections of those who came before us, and a little of ourselves.

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Fort Benton, Grand Hotel, Montana
At the Bottom of the Atlantic
19 May 2022

At the Bottom of the Atlantic

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 0

On April 6, 1889, the SS Danmark sank in the mid-Atlantic.

Our Great Grandfather Frederik Bekker was on board.

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Fred Bekker, SS Danmark, Shipwreck
Blue Eyes, and a Touch of Larceny
19 May 2022

Blue Eyes, and a Touch of Larceny

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 0

The inspector took one look at the rank horse, closed the door, and said, “Well, these seem healthy enough.”

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Iowa, Rodman, Fred Bekker, Emmitsburg, Palo Alto
So, It Is.
17 May 2022

So, It Is.

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 2

Florence Bekker was seven years old, and about to leave the only home she had ever known.

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Iowa, Rodman, Florence Bekker
Bridges
17 May 2022

Bridges

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 0

No matter what happens next, somebody is going to get hurt.

Click on the covered bridge for details…

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Bridges, Madison County
Piestengel
17 May 2022

Piestengel

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 4

Amana techs discovered that micro-wave technology, designed as a weapon, could cook your dinner.

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Iowa, Piestengel, Amana
Bones Turn to Dust
17 May 2022

Bones Turn to Dust

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 0

“That wind’s gonna blow tomorrow, Just like it blow’d today” – Joe Ely

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Windmill, wind, Turbine

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  1. Russ Paton on A Pardoned Horse5 February 2026

    Yup. Fancy, the wonder horse.

  2. Judy Darvill on A Pardoned Horse5 February 2026

    Sometimes you just need a little motivation to pull up your boot straps and carry on! Way to go Fancy!

  3. Russ Paton on Monkey Mind1 February 2026

    The kids are my usual “go to” but those little monkeys weren’t around. I had to find professional help for…

  4. Judy on Monkey Mind1 February 2026

    Glad to hear your kids could help you out! I only assume this is who you spoke to as we…

  5. Russ Paton on Pigeon Toes25 January 2026

    Not this trip, but I get the feeling we will be back…

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