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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
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
Canadian Ace
17 May 2022

Canadian Ace

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

The crash near Newton Iowa was the end of the line for a long string of gangsters.

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Iowa, Canadian Ace, Beer
No, It’s Iowa
17 May 2022

No, It’s Iowa

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

It is about hopes and dreams, and the fear of growing old without achieving something.

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Iowa, Baseball, Field of Dreams
The Day the Music Died
17 May 2022

The Day the Music Died

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

“Well, that’ll be the day, When you say goodbye” – Richie Valens

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The Day the Music Died, Richie valens, Buddy Holly, Iowa
Kansas City
30 Jun 2021

Kansas City

by Russ Paton | Posted in: An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, 1000 Little Soaps - Adjustment and Aftermath, Travel | 0

“Shoeless” Joe Jackson: “Is this
Heaven?”

Ray Kinsella: “No… it’s Iowa.”

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Kansas City, Bridges of Madison County, Iowa, Omaha

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