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Yesterday was a sad day for our immediate neighbors.

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The row of willow trees that have graced the front of their property for more than 80 years…

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Were deemed a nuisance to the power lines and cut down by the state.

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As a rule willow trees don’t live that long but these were glorious and well cared for.

We will miss them.

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Squirrels.

Nature’s seed stealing acrobats.

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My husband was thrilled when he received this red seal five dollar bill as change the other day. I made the mistake of asking why it was special but zoned out after the first 17 minutes of rambling explanation. Here’s a more succinct recap.

On June 4th, 1963 President Kennedy signed executive order 11110 which allowed the US government to make it’s own money and bypass the Federal Reserve. The 4+ billion dollars of United States Notes (backed by US gold and silver) were put in to circulation in denominations of $2 and $5. The $10’s and $20’s were printed but never released as he was assassinated and the program was shut down.

How thrilled was he?

The man actually ironed it.

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