Bad Reputation Along with a zillion people, Don and I got hooked on the Ozark Netflix series, last spring. We cringed a lot. It was not the most calming thing to watch, for pandemic distraction. I also read Bill Geist's book for lockdown-light-reading. I loved it, but it also did not give the Ozarks a very good spotlight. Fall Colors I have good memories of the Missouri Ozarks, that go back to childhood. I was happy that we could squeeze in some Ozark driving, on our travels to see my dad in Springfield. Seeing fall colors from the car, was some pretty satisfying and safe entertainment, for the third season of this pandemic! Masks in Ozark, MO? Don and I have always been curious about the town named Ozark. We took a drive. There wasn't much to see. I took 2 photos. I did not take a photo of the small crowd on the street corner, waving handmade signs. "Honk, if you're against wearing masks!" We didn't honk. I did put on my mask and wave, as we drove by. I read later that the small town had recently made masks mandatory. Rockaway Beach We drove on, to see the town of Rockaway Beach. There wasn't much to see there either. So we got out of the car and posed like tourists, with a couple signs. More Signs We also saw lots of Trump signs and flags... ...and odd signs and decorations in the little downtown area. On the Road We decided to stick to the winding roads and save our small town visits for another year, with no pandemic and no election stress. This photo taken near the town of Walnut Shade, is the image I choose to remember from our Ozark drive.
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11/29/2024 08:37:49 pm
"Love this glimpse into your Ozark journey! 🍁 The fall colors and winding roads definitely capture the charm of the area. It’s interesting how small-town vibes mix with pandemic realities—such a unique snapshot of the times. Here’s to less stressful travels ahead! 🚗✨"
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Cancer, Covid & Coronary... I started this complaining list/blog, in May 2016. I posted 200 gripes about my breast CANCER and then I was done. On March 13, 2020, I started venting all over again, when another disease (starting with a C) interfered with my life. This time it was the invasion of COVID and it affected every person. I ranted for a year, until I got my COVID vaccine in March 2021. CORONARY Artery Disease was the reason I restarted this blog on September 26, 2021. This time it was my hubby Don, who was dealing with a worry that started with the letter "C". Coronavirus and Cancer, Coronary Artery Disease! All are evil, but none can totally get me down... if I vent! I usually end up feeling a little more positive at the end of each post! Navigating This Mess! The most recent post is at the top, from coronary posts in 2022, back to cancer posts in 2016. To find past posts, look below the "Archives" section, to find "Categories". Archives
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