Horizon Hunting in Purple Hills

A Cricket Learns Math

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July 15th 2011
The heat break is welcome, a perfect day for a quiet beach. I take my time driving, looking along the sides of North and South Shore Drive. The picture is quaint, distinct...midwest. Abandoned cars and tires, overturned trailers hugged by wildflowers, sideways shacks and boat themed bungalows. I find pieces of my heart in strange places. I passed several A-frame homes. It took some time to ... read more

North America » United States » Indiana » Bloomington

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more