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Porch Swing Chat: Kickin’ Up Dust

“Historic Route 66” by Randy Heinitz is licensed under CC BY 2.0
What is a Porch Swing Chat ?
It’s one in a series of samples from the subscription-only newsletter.
Giving you a pleasant taste of warm nostalgic musings and memories.
Kickin’ Up Dust:
Scenes of Route 66
at Amboy Crater & Beyond
This symmetrical land formation sits on one of the
youngest volcanic fields in the country:
Amboy Crater National Natural Landmark
“Guardian Lion” by pburka is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
And nearby, two massive marble statues remain a mystery:
Blow-Up Bop’Ems
One Cool Cat
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A Town Once Famous
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Photo by R.D. Smith on Unsplash 100 Years of "Ma Bell" Do you ever miss the feeling of...
The Joy of Life
French Countryside by Funky Tee is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 The spark that gives us vigor to...
Rewinding a Fashion Statement
St. John gold Chain Belt by leyla.a is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 A recent trend uses a popular...
Summertime Strawberry Splendor
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