Month: May 2017
Star-Gazing In the Afternoon
God willing, I know where I will be at 1PM on August 21st. I’ll be outside our home looking at the stars in the sky. …
Elusive Trips Around the World
Some people will travel the nation and world to hear or see their favorite band or team. Jackie has made similar trips, but her journeys…
A Once-In-A-Lifetime Event
The last time this event took place in the continental United States was 1979. Now, thirty-eight years later, it’s back and many people will make…
The George Washington Carver Museum
There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Garret Morgan, but you’ve been impacted by his inventions. But incredibly, there were some who would not…
Two Doors To the Same Building
When I went to this building to do today’s feature, I was a little confused. There were two front doors and it was difficult to…
Taking School To the Students
In the days when it was difficult for some to come to school, the school went to the students. And in this case, the teacher…
A Two Story Outhouse
You may be tempted to believe this small building in central Illinois is just a gimmick devised for people to stop and take a look. …
The Little Jail
The need for maximum security prisons is an unfortunate reality of life. On the other end of the spectrum is the jail in Gardner, Illinois….
The Spruce Goose
This plane made but one flight – a trip that lasted about one mile just a few yards off of the surface. Yet, it remains…
Buying Land With a Catch
All Shawna’s father wanted was a five acre patch of land to access the Colorado River. He soon learned that if he wanted that land,…