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Posted by Brainspark 1 year ago.
One advantage to not using lawn chemicals is the random appearance of strange and beautiful creatures. Last evening, we saw a large moth in the driveway. It was a jet black stud of a Promethea Moth-Callosamia promethea. This insect had just hatched and...
Posted by Brainspark 1 year ago.
A few years ago, my husband and I visited a German Restaurant in Minneapolis, MN. I was doubtful of it as german food is not my flavor fave. However, the whole experience was priceless! During our meal, we noticed the waitresses using a device on the p...
Posted by Brainspark 1 year ago.
Looking through an old book to see if I want to get rid of it. From Good Housekeeping magazine September 1989. In 1989 a typical suburban American household of 3 generated about 40 lbs of garbage weekly. Broken down as:Polystyrene foam meat trays, cups...
Posted by Brainspark 2 years ago.
To Ms. 95 senate plate, I saw you this am, leaving Springfield on I-72. Swerving all over both lanes, driving down the middle of the road, not signaling lane changes, and then speeding away. Later, beyond Decatur I saw you again, speeding by with your p...
Posted by Brainspark 2 years ago.
Just drove from Champaign to Springfield. I made it, many did not. Interestingly, 2 dozen pickup trucks, 1 dozen suvs, 3 vans, 2 small sedans, and 1 jack knifed semi truck were all in the ditch. Also, 2 cars rammed into one another and another van fli...
Posted by Brainspark 2 years ago.
I have not been able to figure this one out. Our neighborhood is populated with retirees. Some do volunteer type work and what not during the week. However, I assume they have more time in general than this hard working couple. On weekends, these reti...
Posted by Brainspark 2 years ago.
I have always been bothered by the number of murders in this town. I did some calculations and found that the murder rate for Springfield of late is 8.585/100,000. In line with Belarus.
Posted by Brainspark 2 years ago.
Last Saturday, Nov 14 the Boy Scouts of Troop 3 were raking leaves at their host church, Douglas Ave Methodist. A red rooster showed up walking across the parking lot. It was clucking. This poor bird was a wreck, bloody defeathered back, one toe broken...
Posted by Brainspark 2 years ago.
We were at Cafe Brio at Monroe and 6th street, at 6:20pm a large deer was going west at full speed down the sidewalk on the north side of the street. Do not know where it went after that. Darla
Posted by Brainspark 2 years ago.
Coming into town this evening, just before going downhill into Springfield on I-72, I just glimpsed Air Force One landing. After the Presidents speech, I sat out on our deck, getting colder and colder, then saw Air Force One take off, circle over our nei...
Posted by Brainspark 3 years ago.
I took off Tuesday to stay at home and absorb it all in, and I am so glad I did. I only lost it when President Obama and his First Lady held hands and walked down Pennsylvainia. The tears came out with no control. Today when speaking with people about ...
Posted by Brainspark 3 years ago.
Crack Bauer that is. 24 Ai Ai Ai. This crap gives me the creeps, but I love it all the same. Mondays at 8p. on the Fox. Darla
Posted by Brainspark 3 years ago.
Well our gov deserves everything he gets. What an idiot! Can this be a wake up call to all the goverment players, and schemers, and corrupted people to wake up and believe it is not worth it Wouldn't it be better to work hard, honestly, and with the be...
Posted by Brainspark 3 years ago.
Celebrated by replacing our old 9-11 flag with a new one from Flag World on South 6th street. The kind owner even took my old one for proper disposal. Darla
Posted by Brainspark 3 years ago.
President Obama, Wow, Believe me y'all, I do not give a damn about party affiliations. I think Obama will be a fine leader for multiple reasons. Gift to America and to the World. Darla
Posted by Brainspark 3 years ago.
Hi everyone, Darla here, I have been very very busy the last few months, no time to let it all out. I have to drive all over Illinois, especially between Springfield and Champaign. It is unbelievable to me that so many drivers are so reckless and crazy....
Posted by Brainspark 3 years ago.
My work changed overseers and the new employer requires a new I-9 form to be completed. To prove that you are qualified to work, you must show some documents. Such as a passport, active or expired, birth certificate, social security card, drivers lic...
Posted by Brainspark 3 years ago.
Oklahoma lawmaker says gays are worse than terrorists and Islam. www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/03/10/dnt.ok.lawmaker.anti.gay.kwtv Bar advertises Wetback Wednesdays. www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/03/10/dnt.pa.bar.controversy.wtaeWhat kind of coun...
Posted by Brainspark 3 years ago.
I am saddened by all the deaths due to tornadoes in Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas etc. I wish the victims could have been more aware of the situation. The best ways to protect yourself are to be aware, pay attention, and have a good plan for shelter. O...
Posted by Brainspark 4 years ago.
Fabulous February weather! I drove someone from Jefferson and Veterans area to 11th and Ash area as pea sized hailstones fell while lightning sparkled and thunder roared. Just beautiful man! Better than football on tv! Darla
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