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Gerrymandering is wrong no matter who is doing it

Lately it has been brought to my attention that my next door neighbor state, Virginia, has been engaged in redrawing of election maps so that they favor a particular

Fertilizing and watering the garlic fields

These bulbs have woken up and are putting out lots of growth. We needed to add fertilizers to keep them well fed, and we have had a very dry April so we are using

The Virginia State Police Only Care About Make-Believe Minors

1.  A Disgraced Officer Of The Law A concerning event took place in the Commonwealth of Virginia involving a 10-year-old girl. A Virginia State trooper pulled over

Amazing news. American students faced with jihadist take him on and take him out.

We in the West have become all too used to stories of Jihadists entering undefended places like pop concerts, bars, schools, colleges and public transport facilities

Going on a hike through the snow covered woods

With the first snowfall for this winter, I took my electric UTV out and did some exploring. The trails near by are quite isolated, so its just me and my kart out

Walking through a corn maze

Something I have always wanted to do is visit a corn maze. Since moving to Virginia we have yet to explore many of the outdoor attractions. But figured a corn maze

Planting an acre of garlic

Our garlic cloves have arrived at the farm and it is time to plant them. We decided to plant about a month early as suggested by the farm we purchased the garlic

Vintage Photos - Lot 3 (709-712)

After getting a new scanner several years ago to scan some old film slides my grandparents had, I picked up several batches of slides from Goodwill and on eBay.

Vintage Photos - Lot 3 (705-708)

After getting a new scanner several years ago to scan some old film slides my grandparents had, I picked up several batches of slides from Goodwill and on eBay.

Up close with the turkey family

I recently had the opportunity to spot a family of turkey up close. Usually they keep a safe distance from me, but I was able to sneak up on them and get some pictures

Vintage Photos - Lot 3 (701-704)

After getting a new scanner several years ago to scan some old film slides my grandparents had, I picked up several batches of slides from Goodwill and on eBay.

Vintage Photos - Lot 3 (697-700)

After getting a new scanner several years ago to scan some old film slides my grandparents had, I picked up several batches of slides from Goodwill and on eBay.

Vintage Photos - Lot 3 (693-696)

After getting a new scanner several years ago to scan some old film slides my grandparents had, I picked up several batches of slides from Goodwill and on eBay.

Vintage Photos - Lot 3 (689-692)

After getting a new scanner several years ago to scan some old film slides my grandparents had, I picked up several batches of slides from Goodwill and on eBay.

Geese hanging out by some lily pads

Seems like there is food to eat under the plants, maybe they are eating the tender leaves of young plants.. hard to say for sure. But they sure seem happy with whatever

Vintage Photos - Lot 3 (681-684)

After getting a new scanner several years ago to scan some old film slides my grandparents had, I picked up several batches of slides from Goodwill and on eBay.

A month later and the peacock is still hanging around

For over a month now, we have a male peacock just roaming around the homestead. Its routine is quite consistent, it comes down from its favorite pine tree around

Turkey family walking around

I have been seeing more turkey walking around as the summer starts to wind down. First it was just adults, but now I am seeing the poults as well. That is what the

Hashers not Trashers update from the States

It has been quite a while since I have heard from these guys but that is my fault. If you read what I write out here in internetland you already know that I talk

Землетрус Metallica : Enter Sandman

8 травня 2025 року у місті Блексбург, Вірджинія відбувся довгоочікуваний концерт легендарного гурту Metallica на стадіоні «Лейн» у Вірджинському політехнічному