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My COVID-19 pandemic journal and photos

This is my COVID-19 pandemic journal, posted in May 2020. Because I was a news journalist for nearly 30 years (before switching to humor and fun stories), I found myself wanting to chronicle just a little of this strange time for future generations. Of course, with technology these days, there will be plenty of photos… Continue reading My COVID-19 pandemic journal and photos

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We found this incredible carved tree in historic Maple Hill Cemetery

On one of our recent trips to get out of the house, Sweetums and I decided a great place to practice social distancing is a cemetery. We love the history and beautiful funerary art in Huntsville's Maple Hill Cemetery and enjoy walks in the serene setting. On this day, however, we came across a new… Continue reading We found this incredible carved tree in historic Maple Hill Cemetery

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We stumbled upon this picturesque old store in Tennessee

A brief look at a tiny town we discovered: When Sweetums and I took a drive a few weeks ago, we came upon an old general store in the tiny community of Flintville, Tenn. I can never resist stopping to take photos of quaint stores. Wikipedia says Flintville is an unincorporated community of about 600… Continue reading We stumbled upon this picturesque old store in Tennessee

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Looking for the history of this little ghost town in North Alabama. Can you help?

Sweetums and I moved a few months ago from mid-city Huntsville, Ala. (near Village of Providence) to rural Madison County, about 12 miles out into the country. We have an acre lot and we're surrounded by farms and we love to drive around and get accustomed to our new surroundings. Recently, we came across a… Continue reading Looking for the history of this little ghost town in North Alabama. Can you help?

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Alabama makeup artist transforms herself into Joe Exotic and you’ll do a double take

 OK, disclaimer: I only watched part of one episode of the "Tiger King" series on Netflix because I am a huge animal lover and I disapprove of breeding wild animals in captivity. I figured if I watched more, I would likely get upset. BUT I'm glad I watched as much as I did so I… Continue reading Alabama makeup artist transforms herself into Joe Exotic and you’ll do a double take