this is a train made of copper from Butte, the copper capital of the world.

Necessary Days

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August 22nd 2015
Nothing much new to report but I am safe and not in any of the fire areas. Yesterday I explored a little but spent most of the day getting my hair cut. I found a local beauty parlor and the owner took 2 1/2 hours to cut and color my hair. OMG I thought I'd never get out of there. All of the town's gossip is now stored in my brain, thanks to Stephanie. She didn't do 2 things at once so while tal ... read more

North America » United States » Washington » Chehalis

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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