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Abandoned playground

May 8, 2011 Highways

What happens to the playground when the small town school is abandoned for a newer facility or the school district is merged with another. All too often, the building is sold or even abandoned. The same is true for the playground. See you on the highway. Brent

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Remnants of a high river

April 16, 2011 Landscapes

The level of the Little Miami River is at a normal stage, but not too long ago, it was high with possible flood warnings. Usually, receding water leaves marks, but on this stretch of river front, debris hangs in the trees, deposited by fast high water approximately 10-12 feet above normal. Brent

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A story of love and companionship

April 12, 2011 Notes to Readers

While I was on the road, my wife, Lin, told me a story I could not get out of my head. It is a story of mating and companionship that some humans are fortunate enough to know and experience. After a little research, looking into a few details and visiting the site upon my return, [...]

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Winter scenery after the snow

January 28, 2011 Landscapes

Fine Art Friday The overnight snow creates images in black and white, and the camera further enhances it with B&W capture. During the summer, the South Lebanon ball fields would be teeming with kids and parents playing America’s game, baseball. But, the winter gives the fields time to rest and soak in the moisture from [...]

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Airplane in hibernation

January 14, 2011 Destination

Winter slows down many functions. It is not just the animals that go into hibernation. Red Stewart Airfield, Waynesville, Ohio, is one of the finest grass strip, grass roots airports you will find. Driving past many municipal airports will find little activity, but not at Stewart Airfield. There are always cars present and planes active. [...]

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Harvest festivals abound, Lebanon Applefest

September 25, 2010 Destination

Town officials close roads, main streets and thoroughfares in order that vendors and artists can set up their booths. The crowds converge on the downtown, winding their way through the masses, and being courteous. For one day, the community comes together for a celebration of harvest. Brent

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