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Old Glory on the Back Roads of America

Posted on July 3, 2021 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

The Flag of the United States of America is, and has been, a symbol of freedom and strength, recognized worldwide. Countless men and women have fought and died to protect the values it represents, and sometimes the flag itself. It … Continue reading →

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Carpenter’s Grocery: A Real, Old-Fashioned General Store

Posted on June 13, 2021 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

I saw the old country store on my right, as I drove by it on Route 100, just south of Barren Springs, Virginia, in Wythe County. I turned right on a narrow, single lane gravel road hoping it would take … Continue reading →

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Reed’s Mill, Second Creek, WV

Posted on June 1, 2021 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

It was Memorial Day, and clouds perfect for photography had developed in the West Virginia sky. I knew they wouldn’t last long. I had several locations I wanted to visit. My wife and I loaded the Armada with our pug … Continue reading →

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