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You'll get a good couple of years out of these,
and they are super comfortable.
See them on sale for yourself here.
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Friday, August 28, 2026
This HillBetty's one helluva hood ornament...
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You'll get a good couple of years out of these,
and they are super comfortable.
See them on sale for yourself here.
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Will they stop at nothing?
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HVAC filters for a better price than
at big box or hardware stores.
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He gave so much away. I wonder who got the rest...
Andrew Carnegie was one of the wealthiest men in history. He had built a massive fortune in the American steel industry and sold his company to J.P. Morgan for $480 million in 1901, making him briefly the richest man in the world. But instead of keeping his fortune, he gave much of it away - and one of his biggest projects was building libraries. He spent his final years giving away about 90 percent of his wealth. Between 1883 and 1929, he funded 2,509 public libraries across the English‑speaking world, spending over $56 million.
The deal came with rules: towns had to provide the land, ensure the libraries remained free, and commit 10% of construction costs to annual maintenance. It was a partnership, not a handout. More than a century later, 911 of his U.S. libraries are still functioning as libraries. A legacy that still opens doors - and minds.
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Different kinds of beach umbrellas...
Thessaloniki is the second-largest city in Greece and the main urban center in the north of the country. Influenced over the centuries by Greek, Ottoman, and Hebrew communities, it has become a destination for lovers of art and culture.
Along the beautiful seafront of Thessaloniki, and close to other attractions such as the White Tower, the statue of Alexander the Great, and the local museums, stands a curious sculpture that catches the eye of every visitor.
"The Umbrellas” was made by Greek sculptor Giorgios Zongolopoulos in 1997 when Thessaloniki was the European Capital of Culture. Each umbrella is about 42 feet (13 meters) tall and slightly tilted. Now one of the most photographed places in the entire city, it's sometimes illuminated with different lights making it even more magical.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Scat'll be eating alone...
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You'll get a good couple of years out of these,
and they are super comfortable.
See them on sale for yourself here.
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HillBettys and puppies. Doesn't get much better...
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You'll get a good couple of years out of these,
and they are super comfortable.
See them on sale for yourself here.
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People are such jerks...
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HVAC filters for a better price than
at big box or hardware stores.
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It's a jungle out there. Well, it usta be...
Hippos, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, and antelopes roamed the grassy plains. Early people fished, hunted, and left behind rock art depicting vibrant local animals. Lake Chad grew to the size of the modern Caspian Sea.
Changes in Earth's tilt and orientation to the sun reduced summer solar energy and weakened monsoons. Instead of fading over millennia, the lush ecosystem transitioned into an arid desert within just a few centuries. As the rains stopped, inland populations moved toward the Nile Valley, helping fuel the rise of ancient Egyptian civilizations.
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They could tear it down, but why bother?
This abandoned house, nearly two hundred years old, has been in the same family since it was built. Descendants of the original owners still live on the property, overlooking the Gweebarra River in the tiny hamlet of Classy, just outside the smallish town of Doochary in Donegal County, Ireland. The Gweebarra is a tidal river with great salmon fishing year 'round...
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
There's something about HillBettys in tank tops...
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on this blog, I get credit for whatever you buy.
Granted, it's only pennies, but every penny helps, right?
Why do I have to wear these dorky clothes?
A great pair of jeans for under $ 18.00 bucks?
And they're great pants, too. Go figure.
Rustler makes a great pair of pants for a ridiculously low price.
See for yourself - there's plenty of styles and sizes
to choose from. Click on the picture or this link:
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They're still wondering how it got there...
In 2019, an Arizona woman named Laura Hardey found a Purple Heart medal at a Goodwill store. It was priced at $4.99 . When she noticed it was engraved with a name, she realized it wasn't just a trinket — it was a military honor that had belonged to a real soldier. She posted the name online and asked for help.
With assistance from veterans and genealogists, she discovered the medal belonged to Eual H. Whiteman, a paratrooper who served in the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II . He had earned the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his actions in the Ardennes campaign . The woman located his family and returned the medal, ensuring it would once again be treasured as a symbol of his service and sacrifice.
Hardy had received a phone call from Tina Cook, who, for the past 16 years, had run a Facebook group - Veteran Buddy Finder - that helps veterans find each other. Cook said she used a genealogy website and a newspaper archive website to find mentions of Whiteman, and ultimately found a living relative of his in Missouri.
That relative, Whiteman’s former sister-in-law Phyllis Lawson, said she was shocked to get phone calls from Cook and Hardy letting her know that Whiteman’s Purple Heart had been found in Arizona.
“There’s a mystery person out there somewhere that gave that to the Goodwill,” Lawson, 68, told ABC News. “I have no idea how it got there.”
Lawson, of Holts Summit, Missouri, was married to Whiteman’s younger brother, Robert Alan Whiteman, who she says passed away in 2013. The couple divorced in the 1980s and Lawson says she never knew much about Eual Whiteman, who was much older than his brother.
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They know who you are after you're dead - it just ain't fair...
This is from a Paul Stuart advertising campaign photographed by
Rodney Smith, known for his surreal, vintage-style imagery.
Rodney Smith’s work often features bowler hats, umbrellas, and formal attire. His photography typically utilizes natural light and dramatic architectural backdrops.
The scene evokes a whimsical, 20th-century aesthetic.
Smith's work was little known outside of the fashion and advertising industry, but since his death has gained a renewed interest - isn't that always the case? They wait until ya friggin' die before they acknowledge your talents.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
I guess now we'll never know...
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These are seriously
comfortable pants.
At under 25 bucks each, a good deal, too.
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