The Fairy Folk
Despite the morbid original purpose of the trail, Bear and I enjoyed our walk to The Fairy Steps.
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Wells
Paternal naming traditions make tracing ancestry a tricky business, especially when the family is populated by strong-minded, independent women, like ours.
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Going to the Zoo
Grandpa Bob was a gregarious character, who talked a lot and smelled like pipe tobacco.
Click on the bronc-rider for an introduction.
Cumbrians
Cumbria is the legendary home of King Arthur, Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table.
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Except Marlene
The South Arcola Women’s Baseball Club did not place second very often.
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Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
I am thinking about a new Blog distribution system.
Click on the Editor-In-Chief for details….
Magnetic
“Exploration” “Finding Your Way” “Not Getting Lost”, all that symbolism seems appropriate for a graduate.
Congratulations Leo!
Click on the compass to set a course to the full story.
Harrison’s Trapeze
None of our kids ever met Harrison Elwood, but he is responsible for the most fun they ever had.
Click on the retired couple to hear the story.
Selling Socks
Why does it seem that 4% of the population is currently breathing 80% of the oxygen?
Click on the fur traders for details…
Uncle Russ’ Worms-in-Dirt
It is not usually a breakfast thing, although it could be.
Click on the Gummy Worms for the full story.
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Welcome to Arcola!
You can almost hear the sound of the children’s boots on the heavy plank sidewalk. Click on either Arcola resident for details… Read more
Rivers of Babylon
In the Rastafarian faith, the term “Babylon” is used as a euphemism for slavery. Click on the Rastafarian-Reggae-Disco-Funk band for details … Read more