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The Wilds of South Dakota

Lake Thompson Recreation Area ~ part of the South Dakota State Park system.  Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote aboutLakes Henry and Thompson when they were two lakes back in the late 19th century.  South Dakota is one of the prettiest statesin the union.With its wide open prairies stretching out for miles in every direction; buttes rising up out of… Continue reading The Wilds of South Dakota

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Places to Visit… Evelyn Hallman Park, Tempe, Arizona

Ethereal daisy-like flowers on a wild lamb's ear-type plantSpringtime in Arizonais really pretty!I am no good at growing desert plants, but I love the wildflowersone finds out in America's beloved deserts!!!Amazing earth-colors!My husband and I drove out to Tempe, Arizonafor the weekendto see our son and his track teamcompete.When the meet was all over, and before we drove… Continue reading Places to Visit… Evelyn Hallman Park, Tempe, Arizona

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Tea Rooms to Visit ~ Barbara’s in Ontario

Barbara's Victorian Tea House, 7491 Etiwanda Avenue, Ranch Cucamonga, CA 91739.  Hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 11am - 3pm.  Please call 24 hours ahead for reservations ~ (909) 899-1700.  Off HW 15 at Foothill Blvd to the right, away from Victoria Station shopping center/Bass Pro Shop.This month I have two teas to tell you aboutand… Continue reading Tea Rooms to Visit ~ Barbara’s in Ontario