I love contrasting things, people, and ideas.

A friendship between a fictional bunny and a fictional bear are 2 contrasting creatures that overcame their differences.  I found this graffiti on the south side of East Third Street and near the intersection with North Third Avenue East.

Hot Stove Night Presentation: Part 3 of 3

The 3 words that best describe Clinton Jones:  Icon, Mentor, and Raconteur.

Guest speaker LSRHA Director Paul Swanson told the audience that Clinton Jones served on several railroads, traveled to many cities and towns, while taking many pictures of trains, people, and stations that would pass into history.

This presentation was a celebration of his life and his many successful accomplishments.  Clinton Jones lived his life his way, doing what he loved to do.

Hot Stove Night Presentation: Part 2 of 3

This is my mini pasty and my drink.  My savory pasty was so tasty that I’d buy these at least once each month.

This Hot Stove Night Presentation is about Clinton Jones Jr. who lived from 1944 to 2024.

This is Clinton Jones Jr. as a young man, inside the cab of a steam locomotive.  Clinton Jones was a man who loved steam locomotives.

Hot Stove Night Presentation: Part 1 of 3

On March 19, 2026 - I attended a Hot Stove Night Presentation.

This food table was filled with delicious food.  There were mini pasties, with both ketchup and gravy for toppings.  I heard some attendees say that these are the best mini pasties that they had ever eaten.

I found that the event bar that had complimentary drinks.

My HRA newsletter meeting is posted until Monday.

Now, I have more time to think of newsletter ideas.

I found an electrical junction box on the sidewalk.

This box was at the north corner of East First Street and North Second Avenue East.  Where was this box attached to and how did it get on this sidewalk?  Who will pick this up and what will happen to it?

My free meal at the First Presbyterian Church

After eating my free meal, I played Bingo, but didn’t win anything.