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NOSTALGIA BEFORE NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

NOSTALGIA BEFORE NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

NOSTALGIA BEFORE NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS A GAUDY replica of a symbol of past history, yet charming and delightful for those of us who can remember the steaming behemoths of yesteryear! Early 1940's the steam engines of the times already had niche roles in the...

TV ANTENNAS aka 1950’S

TV ANTENNAS aka 1950’S

AlphaOmegaChoices.com shouting out to all our Friends! Remembering the early days of Rural Television experienced in eastern South Dakota. My Dad and I installed a 40 foot tower on the roof plus a 10 foot mast to carry the antenna similar to the picture above. Our...

GLORY HOLE BELOW

GLORY HOLE BELOW

Ah, the solace of discovery in the reaches of 'walk-in' wilderness! Would that I could be the chap in the tennis shoes--but most of my experiences have been in hunting boots and gear and really hot or really cold atmospheres! And then the stark change of rock and...

SCHOOL SHOPPING PERSONIFIED

SCHOOL SHOPPING PERSONIFIED

I think today's picture may be the most elaborate shopping center central foyer in my limited shopping mall experience! Such grandeur awakens my thoughts to pricing, how is such extravagance paid? Perhaps when the daily and monthly cost of the extra cost of creation...

KINDNESS MAY BE A VERB!

KINDNESS MAY BE A VERB!

Random Acts of Kindness! If I can help somebody (song?)! A smile in greeting! A friendly Hello! A warm Hug! A Helping Hand! A caring phone call! Listen! Teaching! Sharing! Kindness seems to be all around us! And yet do we feel it? Are we actively pursuing? Is it real?...

First Day Of School

First Day Of School

Memories of first day of school, semi-country style, 1950 A new school year, two new pair of bib overalls, two new flannel shirts, new socks, and possibly a new pair of footwear; excitement in the air! The first day of school and only a half day just to get us...

2023 REMEMBRANCE AND HONOR

2023 REMEMBRANCE AND HONOR

On this solemn Day we remember.  There are those who give and those who have given all.  We remember and grieve again for loved ones, neighbors, friends; all who have served and are a part of the continual effort to maintain and sustain this Great Land of ours with...