Animals
The 137th 2017 Union County Fair is underway at the Anna City Park in Anna.
The fair was scheduled to begin Aug. 18 and continues through Aug. 26 with a wide range of activities.
On Monday, Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will occur; activities are planned at the fair on that day.
Eclipse Day
Monday...
Finally. A reason for yours truly to love cats. Or, to at least tolerate them. Even Bob. Maybe...
Actually, I might have two reasons to tolerate felines. First of all: did you know that Aug. 8 was International Cat Day.
Yup. And I missed it. Maybe I missed all of the International Cat Day...
What happens when yours truly has too much time on his hands?
To tell you the truth, yours truly does not have too much time on his hands very often. However, last week, one thing kind of led to another, and pretty soon...well, you're about to read what happened...
First up, we had another Chuck...
A Southern Illinois Hummingbird Festival is planned Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Trail of Tears State Forest in Union County. The event is planned from 9 a.m. to noon.
The large pavilion and white barn along the Trail of Tears Road (northwest of Jonesboro) have been reserved for the event.
Organizers...
A Southern Illinois Hummingbird Festival is planned Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Trail of Tears State Forest in Union County. The event is planned from 9 a.m. to noon.
The large pavilion and white barn along the Trail of Tears Road (northwest of Jonesboro) have been reserved for the event.
Organizers...
A few casual observations before we get started on the good stuff...
...last week, it was so hot that I saw a chicken basting itself...
...speaking of chickens, they were laying eggs that were already hard boiled...
...dragonflies were getting so hot that they were turning into fire flies...
...we...
Giant City Park in Makanda has planned a look into the world of local noctural creatures on Saturday, July 27, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Beverly Sofstall from Free Again Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is set to bring animals to the park for the program.
The program is set to take place at Shelter 5 (...
FAKE NEWS ALERT!!!!!! FAKE NEWS ALERT!! FAKE NEWS ALERT!!!!!!!!
Just wanted you to know that while yours truly was out on a "beat" one day last week, some absolutely genuine FAKE NEWS was shared with him...by at least three omnomynus sources.
Seems that a local landmark, which we will not identify...
Union County 4-H small animal, home economics and general shows were held last Saturday at Anna Heights Baptist Church in Anna.
The shows gave local 4-Hers an opportunity to showcase their work.
This week, dear readers, allow me to wax philosophical. And, you're asking yourself: What exactly does he mean when he's going to wax philosophical?
Thank you for asking.
To be honest with you, to wax philosophical was one of those things I've heard hundreds of times on the Journey Through Life....
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