Ladages in Ladd
A recent trip through Ladd, Illinois brought a couple wonderful surprises. We found this amazing tank on display as well as a…
Category: Arts & Culture
Art, sculpture, theater, plays, dance, museums, music
A Ride in a B29 Bomber, a dream come true
My husband Keith is a farmer, but when he was young, he was also a pilot. This was possible because Bob, his 2nd…
Barnacopia!
Barnacopia, the word says it all! Barn and copia meaning abundance or plenty. Gary and his wife, the late Judy Bocker built this beautiful…
Guest Blog – Amsterdam: An Unexpected City
I love Amsterdam. I have been there twice and loved the canals, the old, old buildings that tilt, the windmills and the beauty…
2016 Illinois State Fair Preview, get ready.
It’s always a whirlwind, the Preview Day, the Twilight Parade, the Butter Cow, then the fair! This year’s preview day had a…