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Plaque attached to the house.86

California - Spending the night - Lillie Langtry's bed - Guenoc Winery

We spent the night here... One very fond memory of one of our California wine country trips in late April of 1991 originated here at Lillie Langtry's house which is now used as a guest house for Guenoc...

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Entrance to the Japanese Garden in Hermann Park88

Texas - Houston - Garden - Japanese - Serenity in Hermann Park

This last weekend, my husband accompanied me to the Japanese Garden in Hermann Park. It was his first visit ever and he was...

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The log cabin part of the house is where Jesse James was born in Kearney, Missouri.84

Missouri - Jesse James - Bandit or Folk Hero?

  Kearney, Missouri Jesse James and his brother, Frank, were born during the strife of the Civil War in American history and circumstances helped to shape their lives.   Were they folk heroes as some...

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My Dad joined the military during World War 2.  He became a paratrooper.91

Story - My Personal Proof of an Afterlife

Death, Peace and Comfort Several of our good friends have recently lost near and treasured loved ones to death and I am hoping that this story of our personal proof of an afterlife brings them some peace...

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Looking down on Yosemite Valley.89

California - National Park - Yosemite - Pictures of our Hiking

Several years ago a friend and I spent several days hiking and exploring in Yosemite National Park in California.  Many pictures were taken and a good share of them will be shown in this hub about our...

28 comments    pictures vacation california
Colorful pools of water with steam rising88

Pictures - Algae and bacteria create amazing colors in Yellowstone

An absolutely amazing artist's palette of colors can be found in Yellowstone National Park all created by Mother Nature assisted by some of her workers consisting of algae and bacteria. This author will share...

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Story - How NOT to decorate a Christmas Tree!

This true story will give you an idea of how NOT to ever consider decorating your Christmas tree. This has been related to me by my mother when remembering her childhood and we have laughed about it many...

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Postcard I purchased.  On the back:  ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - PRAHA, TEXAS  Czechs established parish in 1855.  Present building dedicated Nov, 1895.  "Prazska Pout" (Homecoming) on August 15th regardless of the day of the week.  Veter86

Texas - The Painted Churches of Schulenburg - Treasure found inside!

About halfway between Houston and San Antonio exists the town of Schulenburg, Texas. If you would happen to visit their Chamber of Commerce, you would definitely be encouraged to visit the four historic...

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The very versatile ginger plant gracing our backyard

Landscaping and so much more... The versatile and tropical perennial ginger plant has been one of my mother's favorites for use in landscaping while living in the South. When we both sold our homes over...

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Arizona - Travel - Pictures - National Park - Grand Canyon - Wow!

Traveling to Arizona and visiting the Grand Canyon National Park and departing with pictures and memories is a dream come true for most Americans, and for that matter, people from all around the world. Wow!...

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