Where I grew Up: Then and Now

I grew up on this farm until I was 10 years old (1961). This picture is from 1946.


I recently had the opportunity to meet the current owner of the farmstead and she invited me back to visit the old place. The first thing I noticed is that the rooms felt MUCH smaller than I remember. I imagine it's because I was a lot smaller. The owners are remodeling the entire house and I know my folks would be pleased. My dad is the one who initially added electricity and indoor plumbing to the place. Times have changed...


My dad and uncle built this fireplace in the 1950s - they would be pleased to know that it still works and is being used.
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Ye Old Drug Store

Ye Olde Drug Store, Williams, Iowa

To read more about this building visit my other Blog... http://mymindswindmills.blogspot.com/
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Signs

My wife and I went to Des Moines yesterday to deliver my entries for the Iowa State Fair Photo Competition. While we were in Des Moines we visited the Des Moines Arts Festival. On the way back to Waterloo we meandered across country visiting (and photographing) the farm I grew up on until I was 10, the little (really little) town of Williams, the town of Alden, Iowa and Iowa Falls, Iowa. So, I have 100s of photos to pick a photo of the day from. There was one consistent however, signs... here are 4 that stood out...

I didn't see their permit...

A sign of the times? This was posted on the outside wall of a parking ramp.


Ok - I know the sign refers to the weight of a truck 'cause they don't want to ruin their parking lot - but, it did strike me as an odd placement for a restaurant that has a buffett...


My favorite...
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