“The weather looks good. So are we on?” “Yes. I’ll meet you in Brookville about noon. We’ll find some lunch and enjoy a ride.” “See you then.” And with that brief conversation with my brother, Brian, the meet-up and motorcycling adventure was about to begin. Well, what’s an adventure? Any successful ride that ends safely [...]
Caesar Creek Reservoir, Waynesville, OH Inspired by an old friend from Granger, IN,I wandered the back roads to Caesar Creek Reservoirwhere I took time to reflect and meditate. The world is spinning too fast.Not physically, but the speed at which informationis flowing through the vast number of outlets. Social media is anything but social.Cable has [...]
It’s the July 4th weekend, and the weather is hot and steamy. The community swimming pools are crowded, boats are out on the rivers and lakes. Everyone is enjoying the recreation and leisure activities for the holidays. Everyone is trying to stay cool. Even though these ladies don’t know or give a darn about a [...]
I have passed this place on several occasions but have never noticed the sign in front of the Clover Cemetery on Ohio SR 133, north of Bethel. It caught my eye and haunted me to turn around and stop. Civil War Medal of Honor recipient John H. Wageman, of Clermont County is buried in the [...]
I knew the National Historic Site was there, but I had never visited. And, I can’t explain why. But, with a day available for motorcycling, I decided it was time. Armed with my National Parks Passport, I headed to Dayton, Ohio, to the Wright Brothers Visitor’s Center to see where aviation as we know it [...]
What happens to the playground when the small town school is abandoned for a newer facility or the school district is merged with another. All too often, the building is sold or even abandoned. The same is true for the playground. See you on the highway. Brent
The level of the Little Miami River is at a normal stage, but not too long ago, it was high with possible flood warnings. Usually, receding water leaves marks, but on this stretch of river front, debris hangs in the trees, deposited by fast high water approximately 10-12 feet above normal. Brent