Monthly Archives: October 2014

South Dakota ~ Farmland, a Corn Palace, Memorial Highway, Americana

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, October 5th ~ Driving from Iowa into South Dakota There are sections of small rolling hills here compared to the flat farmlands of Illinois that I have become familiar with on frequent trips to visit Tim’s family. But the slight … Continue reading →

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Iowa ~ Pickers, a President and the Prairie

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, October 4th – IOWA Have you ever watched the TV show American Pickers? I think it is my husbands favorite because it reminds him of his roots, growing up in the Midwest. Tim’s dad, Richard (Dick) Joseph was a … Continue reading →

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A visit to Tim’s family home

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

September 30 to October 3rd ~ Hume, Illinois It has been about 10 months since Tim’s dad passed away and our first time back to his family home since then. I was concerned that it could potentially be a tough visit … Continue reading →

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Illinois ~ Another re-connection, Art Institute of Chicago

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

September 28th and 29th ~ Chicago, Il Traveling has enriched our lives in so many ways. We have seen architectural wonders, natural beauty that has taken our breath away, learned about countries and visited sites where history happened.  From art … Continue reading →

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Michigan – Full circle moments, Meadow Brook Hall

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

September 27th and 28th – Michigan We met Mary Beth on a Caribbean cruise almost 20 years ago. Seated together randomly at lunch we hit it off and asked to be assigned a table together for the rest of the … Continue reading →

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