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HELLO COLUMBUS

This week’s big event was Columbus Day. It was celebrated on October 9th, even though Columbus officially landed in the new world on October 12, 1492. We used to celebrate Columbus Day on October 12th until someone in government realized … Continue reading

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Fall, by any other name, is Autumn

We have left the glorious season of summer behind and are now firmly implanted in the season of fall, also known as autumn. I don’t know why this season is the only one with two names, but I bet it’s … Continue reading

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THE GREAT TRAIN ADVENTURE – Part II

After a night of cramped quarters and constant movement aboard the AMTRAK Empire Builder, we arrived in East Glacier, Montana. From the train station, I saw the iconic Glacier Lodge only 200 yards away. As we walked up the stairs, … Continue reading

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GO WEST YOUNG MAN…BY TRAIN

I have traveled a lot in my life and have used all types of conveyance. I have traveled by plane, car, truck, sail ship, cruise ship, bus, and motorcycle but have never ridden a train except to commute from my … Continue reading

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DALE & SPIKE’S SEARCH FOR ODDITIES – part 3; the end of the road

TO FOREVERTRON AND BEYOND After thoroughly examining and getting nauseous from the House on the Rock, Spike and I set out for the metropolis of Baraboo, Wisconsin. We had hoped to see the circus that always summered in Baraboo, but … Continue reading

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