“There are places I’ll rememberAll my life, though some have changedSome forever, not for betterSome have gone and some remainAll these places had their momentsWith lovers and friends, I still can recallSome are dead and some are livingIn my life, …
……To the Soldier…..The entrance to the Taylor family cemetery established in 1887. On the pillar to the left it states that the cemetery is dedicated in memory of John G. Rowley, World War Vet, Died April 21, 1941.
…….And the Common ManRoadside displays like this are more common than one would like to think.
Cut Me Some SlackOK, another abandoned home. This one happens to be in Westmoreland County. But look at the gingerbread work on the gable and you’ve got to love the beautiful wrap around porch! And the flowered bush to the left! Come on…..at least I…
” The Times They Are A Changin….”A close-up of the World War I memorial in front of the King George Courthouse which was dedicated in 1935. It list those from the county who served in the armed forces during the war. Of interest is that the names ar…
A Blast from the PastOne aspect of my road trips through the country that I truly enjoy is that you can still find little architectural gems. I’ve always wanted a house with a porch. But in this case it was not the lattice work or the dental molding …
Why There is A Transportation Crisis in VirginiaOne has to ask how much time and effort was wasted placing, No Trespassing, No Parking signs, a guard rail, and finally a Road Closed sign where no road exists. And unless VDOT (The Virginia Department o…
” Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder”Coming into Oak Grove along Rt. 3 in Westmoreland County. The stone work on this home is shall we say, “interesting.” Note that the stones used get progressively smaller as you go up the wall. I have to say the …
A Typical ViewTraveling along Rt. 3 east going to Colonial Beach this is pretty much what you will see during most of the 30 or so miles down the road–corn and soybeans. I’m told that corn harvesting is soon to begin. Time to break out the butter, sa…
A Rural Train CrossingStafford County–This track runs east/west which means it probably doesn’t get much use. The road itself dead ends so it doesn’t get much use either. No crossing gates in the country.
