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Writing My Life Away

Anyway, I was looking at my Substack dashboards and noticed that even though I have not posted in months, I have gained a few followers. Seeing this, I have determined that I should fire this forum back up and start posting. I will be uploading mostly the same content as I was, only from time to time I plan to post pieces like this. Some will be funny, some will be serious and others may be completely off the wall. It will depend on how the earth is spinning that day. Continue reading Writing My Life Away

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Kingdoms in Chaos

The Kingdoms in Chaos is the second book in the Wizards of the Golden Star Series. The Book I opens as the kingdom of Napoli falls. The creature Gwaum kills and eats the king while Queen Betsa and young Prince Ruther flee from the capital. Gwaum goes on to devastate the countryside The queen and her subjects that manage to escape the bedlam take refuge in a cave. Continue reading Kingdoms in Chaos

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Quest of the Wizard

The first book in the Wizards of the Golden Star series, Quest of the Wizard – Book 1, opens with a scene in which a young boy named Arii is gathering red berries in a meadow near his parents’ home. Before his horrified eyes, the monster Gwaum emerges from the forest, destroys his home and consumes his parents and baby sister. Terrified, Arii flees into the forest. Continue reading Quest of the Wizard

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Wizards of the Golden Star Series

The Wizards of the Golden Star Series chronicles the history of a fantasy realm called Island World. Island World consists of six nations, Slyvenhaven (Napoli), Acerland (Napoli), Ghrond, Nuckland, Torne and Naul. There are currently six novels in the series with a seventh in the editing phase. Continue reading Wizards of the Golden Star Series

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Podcast – Columbus – San Salvador Island, Fernandina and Cuba

The three ships departed the Canary Islands on September 6, 1492. The ships would remain out of sight of land for 5 long weeks. Continue reading Podcast – Columbus – San Salvador Island, Fernandina and Cuba

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Exploring Indiana’s Museums

Exploring Indiana’s Museums
Discover the rich historical heritage of Indiana using this comprehensive directory of the state’s diverse assortment of museums Continue reading Exploring Indiana’s Museums

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Short Indiana Road Trips

Short Indiana Road Trips is one of my older books and has proven to be popular with many readers over the 8 years since I published it.
The book includes 36 destinations located all over the state where visitors can spend a day enjoying the history, natural features and culture of the Hoosier State. Continue reading Short Indiana Road Trips

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Succession Cropping

Here at Abe’s Beer Garden, I use a method of gardening called succession gardening. This simply means that I do not plant large quantities of most crops at the same time. I usually space the crops at 2 -week intervals, ensuring an almost continuous harvest throughout the season. Continue reading Succession Cropping

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Road Trip Indiana Series

Travelers interested in touring the state of Indiana will find my Road Trip Indiana Series an indispensable guide to the state. Continue reading Road Trip Indiana Series

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Indiana History Series

Readers of the books included in my 9 book Indiana history series will learn about some of the institutions and traditions of the Hoosier State. The books cover a number of topics ranging from libraries to the roads, basketball and the Civil War. You can find the entire series on the Indiana History Series link on my web site. Continue reading Indiana History Series

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Sweet Corn Earing Up

The ears are forming up nicely on my little patch of sweet corn. For those unfamiliar with corn’s method of pollination, the male flowers are held high above the plant on a structure called a tassel. Pollen from the tassel drops down on the silk that exudes out from under the husk of the corn. Continue reading Sweet Corn Earing Up

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Algonquin Tribes of Indiana

The Algonquin tribes all practiced a similar form of agriculture, usually called the 3 Sisters system. The system featured the three main crops, beans, maize and squash. All three of these crops are nutritious, delicious, store well and can serve as the foundation for many of Amerindian foods. Continue reading Algonquin Tribes of Indiana

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Algonquin Tribes of Indiana

The Algonquin tribes of Amerindians is a grouping of several tribes in North America with similar language and culture. The Algonquin family was the most widespread group in North America, with tribes located from the northeast to the western United States and into the south. Continue reading Algonquin Tribes of Indiana

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Some Selected American History Stories

Transcript: Greetings, today I will talk about my book, A Day in United States History, Book 1. I will also … Continue reading Some Selected American History Stories

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The Week in Abe’s Beer Garden – Cabbage, Kohlrabi and More

The Week in Abe’s Beer Garden – Cabbage, Kohlrabi and More
We have been harvesting radishes, snow peas, lettuce for some weeks now from some plants placed in the garden in mid-March. Some other crops in the greenhouse are beginning to mature and will soon be ready for us to eat. Continue reading The Week in Abe’s Beer Garden – Cabbage, Kohlrabi and More

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The Weber Grill – Buoy Oh Buoy

The Weber Grill – Buoy Oh Buoy
As I have mentioned before in this space, one of the books I am currently researching and writing is a camping hand book. This book will include a history of camping and camping equipment as well as a guide to the equipment campers use to pursue their hobby. I am currently working on the section that will include grilling, barbecuing and the charcoal grill. Continue reading The Weber Grill – Buoy Oh Buoy

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Planting Potatoes

In February I began planting potato chits in 3″ pots. A potato chit is a sprout that has developed on the skin of the potato. I cut off the chits as we used the potatoes for other purposes and laid them in a 4″ saucer to form a callus. The photo below is a potato chit ready for planting. Continue reading Planting Potatoes

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Indiana Photo Gallery – Jackson-Washington State Forest

Jackson is a multi-use property. Hunting, fishing and trapping is permitted. The State of Indiana conducts periodic timber sales in the State Forests. The monies obtained by the sale of licenses, fees and timber go into the Heritage Trust fund that the State uses to procure more property. The State began acquiring the land that now encompasses Jackson-Washington in the 1930’s. The other activities offered at Jackson-Washington are camping, hiking, boating, fishing and horse trails. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Jackson-Washington State Forest

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Shakamak State Park

Greetings, today I will talk about one of my new book releases, Shakamak State Park. This is one of the lesser-known state parks, however it is a wonderful place to camp and hike. My book provides an excellent way to introduce you to the park, which is southeast of Terra Haute, Indiana. Continue reading Shakamak State Park

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Podcast – History of the United States Constitution

The United States Constitution is a remarkable document devised by a remarkable group of men. It is a document that governs the government and not individuals. Continue reading Podcast – History of the United States Constitution