No grandeur here. Todays issue of my growing up years hometown newspaper has this picture and article on the front page. Country churches were established to provide a place for worship in close proximity to the residents scattered around a certain area. For instance, the Oak Ridge Union Church has served families in the Erhard, McCartney and Oak Ridge areas since 1906 when some men of different denominations determined the need for a central place of worship for everyone; a place where those from various religious persuasions would feel comfortable. As people have moved from the country to towns and cities, and travel is more efficient than the days of horse and buggy, country churches would seem unnecessary. But, they are still strong and operate with a determination to provide what their founders intended - a place of worship for people in the small communities where they live.

Hi Moni, Handsome road inspector that you're carrying there: do each of you merit an honorarium/tip for your faithful service? (Rather handsome, er, attractive motor-person [energy conservationist/efficient, we assume?) as well. ole joyful

Here are a couple pictures from this morning's hike: This is called witches hair or dodder. It's a parasitic plant. And this one is poison oak, looking very healthy and happy, just waiting..... Lastly, my hiking buddy

Joanmn, what a sweetie you have there! Darn, I was thinking that I have no cat pics to add, but yes I do!. This is one of the kitties of one of the KT's dearest friends, Nita! Haven't seen her here in ages. Hope all is well with her. Pic taken almost 3 years ago when Nita and Mike were in my driveway for a couple days.