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50s family fishing customs enhance relationships and thread history

Posted on May 9, 2023 by rodger

50s family fishing customs created relationship superglue. Idyllic campsites on Ozark rivers at age 4 made forever childhood memories. Uncles and mentors teach fishing, biology, and life skills. Family travel customs combine practicality, economy, and adventure. Fisherman personalities connect generations … Continue reading →

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Strange days awesome beauty and nostalgia to cry for

Posted on June 23, 2018 by rodger

I frequently walked a field road on the northern border of a Southern Illinois farm. Various common hardwood trees created a dense canopy of fall season colors. Strange weather patterns caused an early fall season biological phenomenon. We called the … Continue reading →

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