An encounter with a Mississippi Kite
I know the sound is incredulous, as borne out by some of the comments on the original Facebook post, but it really happened just as stated. However, the whole story is more unbelievable than my words can justify. It is incredible to me anyway.Granted, the area in question is posted “warning nesting area,” so I…
Things I have learned from (been taught by) my dog.
We like to look upward. We start as children, looking up to men and women, our mother and father, who do extraordinary things on grass and turf, hardwood and ice, chessboards, and battlefields. This act of looking up to others for inspiration is a powerful motivator. As we get older, we shift our focus from…
The Sprncer Brothers in the Civil War
The bloody conflict at the Battle of Shiloh, fought on the banks of the Tennessee River in April 1862, undoubtedly stirred deep patriotic sentiments within the Spencer family of Illinois. This emotional fervor was not uncommon during the Civil War, as families were compelled to contribute to the Union cause in large numbers. Among the…
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