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Prairie Bluestem
http://prairiebluestem.blogspot.com
Prairie Bluestem is a blog about America's heartland, both past and present, and other things that interest me.
Recent Posts
Joys of Cathood
Curling up with a good book Skittles has a good idea about how to spend a cold winter day. I would like to do just that (take a nap), but I will be making Christmas candy. I'm getting Grandma Netz's annual box of homemade sweets ready to ship. S...
Yarn Store Adventure
Enchanted Yarn & Fiber in Russellville, KY Saturday, I went over to Russellville (KY) with Keely, Taurus, and Isaac. It's only about 35 miles from here, but we don't go there very often. Keely was on a mission to find a yarn store she had hear...
Backyard Wildlife
Highlight of my day so far Driving into our yard a few minutes ago, I startled some birds out of the apple trees and off the ground under it. I saw a mourning dove, two blue jays, a cardinal, a red-bellied woodpecker, and a brown thrasher. I enjoy s...
Christian County Wines and Whiskeys
Local winery and distillery The last time I had an alcoholic drink was about 7 years ago, and it was the first drink I'd had in a long while. I'm not a drinker at all. However, I visited a liquor store with Keely, just before Thanksgiving. She wante...
I Hear the Train A Comin\'...
It's rollin' round the bend. The CSX crossing on Skyline Drive in Hopkinsville, KY When the railroad crossing arms drop in front of me, I consider it a challenge to get a photo of the train. This freight train was traveling fast. I was surprised th...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Counting my blessings Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving. My family and I, like many Americans, will be gathering around a table loaded with food today. I thank God for another year of life, for family and friends, and for the plenty and freedoms ...

