Monthly Archives: August 2024

What’s in a Label?

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Allen Mesch

With the political season in full swing, it seemed a good time to break out the dictionary and read what the words CONSERVATIVE and LIBERAL mean. Conservative Conservative adj. 1. Conserving or tending to conserve; preservative. 2. tending to preserve … Continue reading →

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The Enchanted Highway

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Allen Mesch

The Enchanted Highway begins at Exit 72 on I-94 near Gladstone and terminates 32 miles down the road in the small town of Regent. Beginning with “Geese in Flight” at Exit 72, large metal sculptures are placed along the county … Continue reading →

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National Book Lovers Day

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Allen Mesch

August 9, 2024, is National Book Lovers Day. On National Book Lovers Day, you can celebrate by immersing yourself in a book swap with friends, visiting your local bookstore to support small businesses, or simply curling up with a cup … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Oil Rigs of L.A.

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Allen Mesch

Before Los Angeles was known for making movies, it was known for making something else; oil. Believe it or not, L.A. used to be a small seaside town until the late 1800s. In 1892, Edward L. Doheny discovered the first … Continue reading →

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