Looking From the Past to the PresentA view from the old Tidewater Trail bridge looking towards the current bridge in the distance.
A Story ToldCaroline Co.–I cannot pass by an old church cemetary without stopping to take a look. There was a time when a grave marker, like this one, had more etched on it than just a name and dates.SACREDTo the Memory of JaneThe Beloved WifeOf the …
On the Other Side of the AbutmentOver the past quarter century I have driven at least a hundred times over the Mattaponi Bridge on Rt. 301 in Caroline County. On those occassions I was focused on what was ahead of me. This was somewhat understandable …
Welcome to Rt. 30, King William CountyA typical section of Rt. 30. As you can see this is not a heavily traveled road. And I would have to agree with Mr. Kuralt that this is a much better view than anything you would find on I-95.
Todo, I Don’t Think We Are in Kansas AnymoreKing William–When you get off the main roads don’t expect to find your 7-11, WaWa, or chain supermarket. The country store can still be found in rural Virginia. When I see one of these I stop in and buy a s…
Fields of GoldA typical scene along Rt. 30 in King William. The prominent crop here is soybeans. At this time of the year the leaves have changed color from green to yellow and it can be a pretty impressive site looking over what seem to be fields of …
Fresh Produce–Self ServeKing William–There are roadside fresh produce stands like this along rural Virginia roads. A few are like this one where you pick up your produce and leave the money in a box on the table. I’ve talked with a local farmer who …
Hello, My Name is Matt Kelly and I’m an AddictSince getting my new photo editing program I can’t stop pushing buttons, sliding bars, and using different enhancement options on my pictures. But thanks to a recent intervention by a close friend I have c…
Yesterday Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) proudly announced a proposed Finance Committee health-care “reform” bill.
Democratic Underground:
So now Max Baucus will be arguing that we should back a bill that will forever tie the Democratic Party to the Health Insurance Companies, mandate that every American use them, give no public option, while knowing that without any […]
This forecast graphic shows significant instability for next Wednesday evening; will we actually see thunderstorms then? If so I hope I can get out and chase!
