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Literary Analysis: Great Falls by Richard Ford (Short Story)

Analysis of the short story Great Falls by Richard Ford. Discusses major metaphors of light and dark, as well as Ford's exploration themes such as rites of passage, the loss of innocence, and the discovery of self.

0 comments    american literature great falls
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Gallery of Colorful Flower Gardens - Garden Design Ideas

Photo 1 Colorful Flower Gardens have been a joy for centuries to people everywhere. I have always loved flower gardens from as far back as I can remember. This love has never ended, maybe even grown over time. I love to grow my own flowers, and also...

10 comments    flowers garden photo
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Top Five in Midwest Family Vacation Destinations

Whether you prefer the beauty of an urban skyline or a rugged mountain, the Midwest offers a vacation destination for every family. Take your pick from the entertainment of Branson, the sophistication of Chicago, or the wet and wild fun of the...

90 comments    family children travel
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Riding Amtrak's Empire Builder

The Empire Builder is an Amtrak train route that runs from the Pacific Northwest (Seattle or Portland) to Chicago, Illinois. Train travel can be a fun and relaxing option to traveling by air or car.

17 comments    travel chicago hubtrail
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Best US Cities: Top 10 Hot Jobs in Expanding Missouri Suburbs

Missouri suburbs rank high on the list of 100 Best Places to Live in America. They have jobs, attractions, good schools, affordable housing, and much opportunity along America's National Road.

5 comments    travel sustainability
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My Butterfly Garden - Sharing My Love of Butterflies through Gardening

About 5 years ago, my family and I moved to the Midwest USA. We now had a whole new area to explore and grow into, etc. One of the first things my younger son and I did at the time, was to go to a Butterfly House, which is a butterfly conservatory....

44 comments    pictures flowers garden
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Herbal Cures for Vertigo: Using Ginger and Other Remedies

Vertigo is a fairly common problem that affects the natural balance and equilibrium of the body. Your head may spin or you may think the surroundings are moving. You feel dizzy, nauseous and light-headed. Vertigo is not a disease but a...

20 comments    herbs flu cold
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Midwest Wildflowers - Part I

One of America's unsung secrets is an abundance of wildflowers and the middle states, or Midwest still includes some of the best and most beautiful. Any trip or vacation to those states, should include taking notice and pleasure in the wildflowers of the Midwest. Perhaps the easiest way to make the acquaintance of some of the most conspicuous flowers of the United States Midwest, is to group them according to the sub-regions (rather than individual states) in which they usually grow.

15 comments    flowers gardening colorado
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Grant Wood In Iowa

Waterloo, which is located near Grant Wood's birthplace, has an attractive arts center that houses a small collection of Grant Wood's artwork.

0 comments    iowa modern art waterloo
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Little Bowl of Heaven Chili Recipe

Chili Soup Recipe. A hearty family pleasing meal. Midwestern USA in origin.

3 comments    recipe eating soup
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