Daily Archives: August 25, 2021

Suburban Pests: When They Come Creeping At Night — simple Ula

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Do you hear noises at night that sound awfully odd? Do you hear something or someone, creeping around just outside your window? Yet, when you jump out of bed, ready for action and you go outside to investigate, there’s not … Continue reading →

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Musings: Reality Check – Small Farming As A Living (Long Read) — Forged Mettle Farm

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I recently saw a post from an individual who was looking for information about starting a small farm, with the intent of “making a living” off it. Ah, dreams are grand (and we should all have them) but the reality … Continue reading →

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ISIS Branch Poses Biggest Immediate Terror Threat to Evacuation in Kabul – New York Times August 25, 2021

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today on New York Times – ISIS Branch Poses Biggest Immediate Terror Threat to Evacuation in Kabul: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/us/politics/isis-terrorism-afghanistan-taliban.html. Longer article, but here are some basics. By Eric Schmitt August 25, 2021 WASHINGTON — The United States has … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood Filming Locations — Atomic Redhead

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

While many of the locations in the film, they “play themselves” there are a handful of places that were dressed up to be one thing or another. This has been a post months in the making, and in a way, … Continue reading →

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Happy 104th Birthday U. S. Airborne August 25, 2021

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Happy 104th Birthday U. S. Airborne. From the Wikipedia article – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/82nd_Airborne_Division, the unit was formed August 25, 1917 as a regular Army unit. During World War II, it became one of several airborne units. This is from last year’s birthday celebration – https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6328032/82nd-airborne-division-celebrates-103rd-birthday. Not … Continue reading →

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Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestors Online – FamilySearch August 25, 2021

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on FamilySearch – Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestors Online: https://media.familysearch.org/researching-your-war-of-1812-ancestors-online/. Slightly longer article. Link to a different article The War of 1812 may be America’s “forgotten war,” but it is one that family historians should … Continue reading →

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This was just 8 miles from my home – Leeds Castle. — susiesopinions

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I used to visit Leeds castle often when I lived in England. It is one of the prettiest castles around, and what’s more, when heads of state meet in England they can be helicoptered into the castle. It has a … Continue reading →

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Viral “Milk Crate Challenge” Is Challenging Virus-Filled Emergency Rooms – Weirdness Wednesdays August 25, 2021

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

This is do not try this – Weirdness Wednesday – Viral “Milk Crate Challenge” Is Challenging Virus-Filled Emergency Rooms: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ninashapiro/2021/08/24/viral-milk-crate-challenge-is-challenging-virus-filled-emergency-rooms/?sh=7da6b833519d. Longer article, but please do not try this anywhere. It’s bad enough that many Emergency Rooms (E. R.) are dealing … Continue reading →