Posted in American Countryside

A Tribute to Fatma

A couple of years ago I was approached with a novel idea.  Could we use these broadcasts to help share Americana with those outside this…

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Posted in American Countryside Kansas

The Gamers Car

Sometimes a car is known for it’s time period in history.  That’s the case for this particular Nissan.  If you’re under the age of 35,…

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Posted in American Countryside Kansas

The Mighty Power Wagon

If you have work to do in the field, you probably get a tractor to pull an implement to get it done.  But one company…

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Posted in American Countryside Kansas

Driving Your Car in the Lake…on Purpose

Most of us have a car.  Some of us have a boat.  What if wanted both but only had the money for one or the…

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Posted in American Countryside Kansas

Will the Delorean Hit 88 MPH?

If you’ve ever seen one of the movies in the Back to the Future series, you know that Michael J Fox, in the role of…

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Posted in American Countryside Kansas

The “Accidental” Car Collection

Did you ever set out to purchase a car and wind up buying several by accident?  I know, that’s probably not going to happen, but…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

Monroe, Michigan’s Tragic Tie to the Little Bighorn

When news of the defeat at the Little Bighorn reached Monroe, Michigan, this town had an extra reason to morn.  They did not lose just…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

The Story of a Very Famous Table

There are several portraits that show the surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox.  Those scenes usually display a small table on which…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan

Custer’s Hometown

We know him for the battle at the Little Bighorn.  But to know just that one fact is to miss out on the amazing story…

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Posted in American Countryside Minnesota

Birthplace of Sears

At one time, Sears was the largest retailer in the world.  Today there are just a handful of stores that remain, but the story of…

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