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Age of Steam
“Your true pilot cares nothing about anything on earth but the river, and his pride in his occupation surpasses the pride of kings.” — Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi — Parting the glistening currents of the Ohio River, her… Continue reading
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True Love’s Embrace
Surrendering to Mar Pacífico’s soft embrace — as named by Ferdinand Magellan, which in Portuguese means peaceful sea — the golden state coastline warmly greets her true love… Continue reading
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Echoes from a Bygone Era
Ignored by a technological world, she sands alone, her story a mere whisper from the past… Surrounded by all the big tech companies building their new facilities in central Ohio, this old abandoned farm will soon meet its fate. It’s… Continue reading
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The Old Gem Roller Rink
Melodic notes echo through the hall, as a local band embraces its audience with their latest tune. Patrons excitedly laugh and giggle as they glide along the perfectly crafted floors. Their roller skates mix in perfect harmony with musical talent… Continue reading
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Lyrics of Freedom
Conceived within the arms of rugged ingenuity, her vintage soul rumbles, a melody performed only in freedom…. Continue reading
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Mission Point Lighthouse
“To be a lighthouse, you must be strong enough to resist every kind of storm, to every kind of loneliness and you must have a powerful light inside you!” — Mehmet Murat Ildan — Her guiding light first graced the… Continue reading
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Only the Ghost’s Know
Her tale now memories to ghosts, mere shadows beneath the setting sun… Continue reading
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Autumn’s Embrace
Her treasure unleashed; creation now graced with a vibrant crown of color… Continue reading
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Echoes from an Abandoned Era
Known only now by specters from the past, drifting through an abandoned world, crying out to tell their story… yet no one to hear… Continue reading
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Solitude of Change
With only the soft whisper of a September’s breeze, old barns savor the solitude of season’s change… Continue reading
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North American T-6G Texan
While I was at the Pickaway County Airport (KCYO) over the weekend, I had the opportunity to see this beautiful 1952 North American T-6G Texan. These U.S. military single-engine advanced trainers were used to instruct pilots during WW2. They continued… Continue reading
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