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Bookmarks…Require Much Less Space to Collect

Bookmarks…Require Much Less Space to Collect

By Joan L. Huegel  Home from an auction one night, my husband grumbled as he struggled with three big boxes of books I bought. I bid on the books without knowing what they were, but I figured if I ended up with only two or three books that I liked and would keep, my dollar would have been well spent. […]

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Book of Bridge Postcards Spans Both Time and Types

Book of Bridge Postcards Spans Both Time and Types

 Bridges, A Postcard History is a massive book that manages to span both the centuries and the types of structures for the curious and eager reader.  Various sections of this comprehensive book provide sections on the evolution of bridge types and specific bridge construction.   There are also significant sections on landmark bridges in America and elsewhere, bridges on The […]

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Colorado ski resorts aim for more efficient snowmaking

By Thomas Peipert, The Associated Press, Jan. 26, 2022  DENVER — The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious crystal flakes on a ski run while the rest of the land goes thirsty.  Snowpack in the U.S. West has decreased by about 20% in the last century, making man-made snow more […]

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Here’s How You Can Help Ukraine

Here’s How You Can Help Ukraine

 Click on the website for Care, the international humanitarian juggernaut, and a pop-up window appears. “UKRAINE EMERGENCY,” the alert says, with a photo of a woman holding a child. “Families in Ukraine are fleeing violence and urgently need emergency aid. CARE is providing food, water, and more,” the homepage says. The group has partnered with People in Need and hopes […]

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Rooster Collectibles — Something to Crow About

Rooster Collectibles — Something to Crow About

By Robert Reed  One of the most enduring symbols in earlier America was the rooster. It was a dominate image for this country’s classic folk art including weathervanes, wood carvings, and windmill weights.  Later the traditional  rooster would be crowing on an assortment of  American-crafted things including hooked rugs, cookie jars and even salt pepper shakers.  Historians suggest that the […]

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