Hoover's Birthplace Just east of Iowa City on I-80 is a sign, "Herbert Hoover's Presidential Museum." Literally, just off the north side of the Interstate is the entrance to the 31st president's birthplace and museum. Born in 1874 in West Branch, Iowa, Hoover was the first president born west of the Mississippi River. Prior to … Continue reading Hoover’s Birthplace
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My 16 year old grandson set a new personal best a few weeks ago when he landed this large mouth bass. He was fishing with his friend at their secret fishing hole, an undisclosed location where we have a cabin. The monster weighed 6.13 lbs, well beyond the minimum (5 lbs) required for a Nebraska … Continue reading Fish Story
Early morning, just after sunrise, I was walking along a gravel road on Florida's Sanibel Island when I spotted this egret. Hard to miss; its size is impressive, standing about 3 feet tall. The water was shallow, maybe 4-6" deep, swampy, almost stagnant. The egret moved easily among the heavy brush, constantly stabbing at something in … Continue reading Egret
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