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Unexpected Stranger
You never know what will show up in your backyard or neighborhood. A friend in Missouri recently looked out her window and spotted a most unusual visitor. At first, she just thought it was a kitty wandering around in their yard. A second look, however, caused her to grab her camera and suggest the family Read more
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Wanted – Yellow Shoes
WANTED — YELLOW SHOES What is the first thing you notice as you glance at the photo? My guess it is the foot enclosed in a gorgeous yellow shoe. Your eyes then float upward toward the smile and little mustache or maybe to the open hands directing your attention back to the yellow item. Camera Read more
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Weather Rock
What comes to your mind when you read the words, “Weather Rock”? Perhaps you think of a Rock and Roll concert in some large open area. Thousands of young and old, lugging blankets, peanut butter sandwiches, and bottles of Pepsi crowd the area. The stage is set, mikes have been tested, and the news media Read more
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Stand tall…but beware
I love giraffes. They are the tallest members of the animal kingdom. An adult will average around 18 feet tall and average weight for males is 3,000 pounds. Their tongues are most surprising. They typically are black, blue, or purple and can measure 18-20 inches long. What if people had tongues that long and decided Read more
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Black Rhinoceros: Friend or Foe?
Recently while traveling in Zimbabwe, Africa during their winter season, our travel group spotted this beast as he approached our jungle vehicle. My heart flipped a bit. Would this approximately 2,500 pound creature continue to march toward us, or would we frighten him into altering his path? Would he be a friend, foe, or maybe Read more
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Meet Some New Friends
June found Kathryn in Africa. After a long flight from Chicago – Newark – Johannesburg, our weary bodies put our feet on African soil on June 1, 2024. Anticipation was keen as I love the jungle. We were traveling with an Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) group and knew that many wonderful adventures were planned. Camera Read more
Kathryn Ransom 