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Revolutionary War Patriot headstones get the special treatment. 🇺🇸

Revolutionary War Patriot headstones get the special treatment. 🇺🇸

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Somebody toss me some bread and water. I’m going to be here a minute

Somebody toss me some bread and water. I’m going to be here a minute

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Kirwin Ghost Town Wyoming📍

Kirwin Ghost Town Wyoming📍

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This was my 2nd favorite thing about the Titanic museum exhibit at the Biltmore. 🤣 This girl was hammered ⚒️ before she ever stepped foot inside for the tour.

This was my 2nd favorite thing about the Titanic museum exhibit at the Biltmore. 🤣 This girl was hammered ⚒️ before she ever stepped foot inside for the tour.

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You’d never know how many American towns are barely hanging on unless you go see it for yourself. My husband and I have traveled cross country six times in the past two years, and I can tell you from firsthand experience, our country and our history is in trouble!

You’d never know how many American towns are barely hanging on unless you go see it for yourself. My husband and I have traveled cross country six times in the past two years, and I can tell you from firsthand experience, our country and our history is in trouble!

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Signing off for the night…sleep well!

Signing off for the night…sleep well!

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✨ I never travel alone, especially when I’m alone. 2A everyday.

✨ I never travel alone, especially when I’m alone. 2A everyday.

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Buffalo Bill is part of my family tree, and ever since I was a little girl, I’ve carried a special pride in that connection. I even wrote a report about him in the fourth grade (I still have it). Being here in Cody, Wyoming, walking where his story is still remembered and learning more about his remarkable life feels like a bucket-list moment come true. Buffalo Bill Center of the West Cody, Wyoming📍

Buffalo Bill is part of my family tree, and ever since I was a little girl, I’ve carried a special pride in that connection. I even wrote a report about him in the fourth grade (I still have it). Being here in Cody, Wyoming, walking where his story is still remembered and learning more about his remarkable life feels like a bucket-list moment come true. Buffalo Bill Center of the West Cody, Wyoming📍

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I’m a big fan of Edgar Allen Poe so I made some ravens in my next series of ornaments.

I’m a big fan of Edgar Allen Poe so I made some ravens in my next series of ornaments.

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I recently attended the grave marking for Revolutionary War Patriot John Rockett , placed by my chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. I had the honor of cleaning his headstone just before the ceremony. It was so neat to see the fife and drums Because the exact year of his birth isn’t firm (born April 16, 1761/1764 in Virginia), it’s not known how old he was when he volunteered to enlist in the American Revolutionary War in early 1778. He gave just under four years of service in defense of our independence.

I recently attended the grave marking for Revolutionary War Patriot John Rockett , placed by my chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. I had the honor of cleaning his headstone just before the ceremony. It was so neat to see the fife and drums Because the exact year of his birth isn’t firm (born April 16, 1761/1764 in Virginia), it’s not known how old he was when he volunteered to enlist in the American Revolutionary War in early 1778. He gave just under four years of service in defense of our independence.

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In 1800, a two-story log cabin was built in a part of Virginia still known as “The Wilderness.” The upstairs once served as a small school. Siding, porches, and paint were added later as the home evolved, but the massive, hand-hewn beams remain, visible in the stairwell leading up to the attic.

In 1800, a two-story log cabin was built in a part of Virginia still known as “The Wilderness.” The upstairs once served as a small school. Siding, porches, and paint were added later as the home evolved, but the massive, hand-hewn beams remain, visible in the stairwell leading up to the attic.

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F35s circling overhead got me feeling all kinds of warm and fuzzy. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, Utah

F35s circling overhead got me feeling all kinds of warm and fuzzy. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, Utah

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Concerned Citizen I was on the road all night last night and never saw Venus get much closer to the moon than this (this was in Nebraska). I did happen to catch a trail of Starlink in the sky at the same time, which is always neat to see.

Concerned Citizen I was on the road all night last night and never saw Venus get much closer to the moon than this (this was in Nebraska). I did happen to catch a trail of Starlink in the sky at the same time, which is always neat to see.

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🌛I’m working toward my goal of my grandkids thinking I have the most magical house in all the land. Today I added trees to the room they sleep in and bought a projector that makes nighttime feel like camping. When the lights go down, it feels like sleeping under the stars.

🌛I’m working toward my goal of my grandkids thinking I have the most magical house in all the land. Today I added trees to the room they sleep in and bought a projector that makes nighttime feel like camping. When the lights go down, it feels like sleeping under the stars.

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Change isn’t hard. You just have to get involved. When I found out a veteran wasn’t allowed to fly an American flag on his property due to HOA rules, I joined the board and changed it.

Change isn’t hard. You just have to get involved. When I found out a veteran wasn’t allowed to fly an American flag on his property due to HOA rules, I joined the board and changed it.

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I’ve been pressure washing everything I could get my hands on today. The driveway, sidewalk, fence, rock wall, even the house. By the time I finished, I looked like Pig Pen from Charlie Brown, but with 90s tan lines. 😆 And somehow, rinsing the dirt off my legs with a water hose in the backyard still feels exactly like summer did when I was a kid.

I’ve been pressure washing everything I could get my hands on today. The driveway, sidewalk, fence, rock wall, even the house. By the time I finished, I looked like Pig Pen from Charlie Brown, but with 90s tan lines. 😆 And somehow, rinsing the dirt off my legs with a water hose in the backyard still feels exactly like summer did when I was a kid.

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Listen to these bellowing beauties. 🥰 I spotted this home in Grayson County, Virginia. First settled in 1800, when the area was known only as The Wilderness.

Listen to these bellowing beauties. 🥰 I spotted this home in Grayson County, Virginia. First settled in 1800, when the area was known only as The Wilderness.

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These stones are often the last physical record of a life lived. Names, dates, symbols, and stories that may not exist anywhere else. When a marker falls or erodes beyond reading, a piece of history goes with it. Preserving cemeteries means choosing remembrance, respect, and care for the people who came before us. Catawba County, North Carolina📍

These stones are often the last physical record of a life lived. Names, dates, symbols, and stories that may not exist anywhere else. When a marker falls or erodes beyond reading, a piece of history goes with it. Preserving cemeteries means choosing remembrance, respect, and care for the people who came before us. Catawba County, North Carolina📍

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Here’s my final fit check for today’s event held at the Propst House in Hickory, NC. Today we’ll teach about Victorian traditions and customs in grieving from 1-4pm…hosted by the Hickory Landmark’s Society.

Here’s my final fit check for today’s event held at the Propst House in Hickory, NC. Today we’ll teach about Victorian traditions and customs in grieving from 1-4pm…hosted by the Hickory Landmark’s Society.

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Bookmark and share this amazing open-air museum tucked away in Vale, North Carolina: Hart Square Village. It’s a great spot to pack a picnic, wander through history, and learn more about the people, trades, and everyday life that shaped Appalachian heritage. ✨They’re open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm ✨

Bookmark and share this amazing open-air museum tucked away in Vale, North Carolina: Hart Square Village. It’s a great spot to pack a picnic, wander through history, and learn more about the people, trades, and everyday life that shaped Appalachian heritage. ✨They’re open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm ✨

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I went to my father-in-law’s house tonight and watched VHS tapes from our high school prom. I’m the blonde, on the right. A group of us from church went together as friends, and one of them would later become my hubbs. 1994 feels like a lifetime ago with how much the world has changed since then.

I went to my father-in-law’s house tonight and watched VHS tapes from our high school prom. I’m the blonde, on the right. A group of us from church went together as friends, and one of them would later become my hubbs. 1994 feels like a lifetime ago with how much the world has changed since then.

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Nothing better than rain on a tin roof. 🤌🏻

Nothing better than rain on a tin roof. 🤌🏻

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🪦 A dramatic transformation at the old Fourth Creek Cemetery in Statesville, NC. April vs. September

🪦 A dramatic transformation at the old Fourth Creek Cemetery in Statesville, NC. April vs. September

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Butte, Montana is so beautiful and rich with history, but there’s SO many abandoned buildings and quiet streets.

Butte, Montana is so beautiful and rich with history, but there’s SO many abandoned buildings and quiet streets.

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🐝 On top of the wasp nests hanging from light sockets and in the corners of the ceilings, I didn’t realize until later that there was a massive feral honeybee hive inside the walls of the upstairs bedroom. That explained all the buzzing. I was hoping for a few fun treasures in the attic, but it was clean as a whistle. The same day this video was shot, I also filmed an interview with WBTV News on the front porch of this house. The abandonment made the perfect backdrop.

🐝 On top of the wasp nests hanging from light sockets and in the corners of the ceilings, I didn’t realize until later that there was a massive feral honeybee hive inside the walls of the upstairs bedroom. That explained all the buzzing. I was hoping for a few fun treasures in the attic, but it was clean as a whistle. The same day this video was shot, I also filmed an interview with WBTV News on the front porch of this house. The abandonment made the perfect backdrop.

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Got a handful of negative comments on this one, so I edited it to please the Karens. 😆 They wanted to make sure I knew stacked stones are illegal (we didn’t stack them) and that I should be wearing sunscreen, completely missing the point of the video. Which version do you like better?

Got a handful of negative comments on this one, so I edited it to please the Karens. 😆 They wanted to make sure I knew stacked stones are illegal (we didn’t stack them) and that I should be wearing sunscreen, completely missing the point of the video. Which version do you like better?

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I’m helping my uncle stain his deck today. And as much fun as no one thinks staining a deck is, I couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting.

I’m helping my uncle stain his deck today. And as much fun as no one thinks staining a deck is, I couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting.

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Did you know the nation’s largest collection of historic log structures is right here in North Carolina? Hart Square Village in Vale, NC, has 103 historic buildings rescued from Catawba County and the surrounding area. It’s honestly one of the coolest nonprofits I’ve stumbled across, so I love promoting what they’re doing to preserve them. They rely heavily on volunteers, donations, and memberships to keep things afloat. Hart Square needs a few extra hands to finish chinking and daubing their 1850 dogtrot cabin before their Fall Festival on October 24th. They only need help on three workdays (Oct. 1, 2, & 3, between 10am–3pm), with a maximum of four volunteers each day. If you’re interested, contact them through their website first. Don’t just show up! It’s a drive through the country, and they may already have enough volunteers by the time you get there. 🛻⛽️ I’m not able to volunteer right now while my shoulder is recovering from surgery, but I sure don’t mind recruiting some help. When I volunteered there and learned how to chink and daub, I found it really interesting to learn how much work went into building and maintaining these old cabins. Getting my hands muddy and actually doing it myself gave me a whole new appreciation for the people who once relied on these methods to keep their families sheltered. So, since I can’t get my hands muddy this time around, I hope you enjoy the mini history lesson instead.

Did you know the nation’s largest collection of historic log structures is right here in North Carolina? Hart Square Village in Vale, NC, has 103 historic buildings rescued from Catawba County and the surrounding area. It’s honestly one of the coolest nonprofits I’ve stumbled across, so I love promoting what they’re doing to preserve them. They rely heavily on volunteers, donations, and memberships to keep things afloat. Hart Square needs a few extra hands to finish chinking and daubing their 1850 dogtrot cabin before their Fall Festival on October 24th. They only need help on three workdays (Oct. 1, 2, & 3, between 10am–3pm), with a maximum of four volunteers each day. If you’re interested, contact them through their website first. Don’t just show up! It’s a drive through the country, and they may already have enough volunteers by the time you get there. 🛻⛽️ I’m not able to volunteer right now while my shoulder is recovering from surgery, but I sure don’t mind recruiting some help. When I volunteered there and learned how to chink and daub, I found it really interesting to learn how much work went into building and maintaining these old cabins. Getting my hands muddy and actually doing it myself gave me a whole new appreciation for the people who once relied on these methods to keep their families sheltered. So, since I can’t get my hands muddy this time around, I hope you enjoy the mini history lesson instead.

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Exciting things are happening! I launched my headstone cleaning business, Grave Conditions, and it’s really starting to take off! 🐦‍⬛ So I made my first big investment in the business and purchased the PetraTools HD5000 Pro sprayer to make our cleaning easier and more efficient. We put it to work on a big job recently, and I’m already wondering how I ever cleaned without it. Having a continuous spray without constantly stopping to pump made such a difference, especially when rinsing large headstones. Definitely money well spent. 10/10 recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Exciting things are happening! I launched my headstone cleaning business, Grave Conditions, and it’s really starting to take off! 🐦‍⬛ So I made my first big investment in the business and purchased the PetraTools HD5000 Pro sprayer to make our cleaning easier and more efficient. We put it to work on a big job recently, and I’m already wondering how I ever cleaned without it. Having a continuous spray without constantly stopping to pump made such a difference, especially when rinsing large headstones. Definitely money well spent. 10/10 recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Growing up, three things shaped me early on: patriotism, history, and a deep appreciation for those who came before us. Elementary school in Texas fostered my love of American history and patriotism. Later, attending school in Pennsylvania meant early mornings playing The Oregon Trail with my friends, planting a seed of fascination with the settling of the American West. And being raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave me a deep appreciation for family history, genealogy, and the sacrifices of the pioneers. So when I finally stood at the wagon ruts in Guernsey, Wyoming, it felt like all of those threads came together. Running my hand over grooves carved by thousands of wagon wheels and standing where so many pioneers once walked was far more moving than I ever expected. It truly felt like walking on hallowed ground.

Growing up, three things shaped me early on: patriotism, history, and a deep appreciation for those who came before us. Elementary school in Texas fostered my love of American history and patriotism. Later, attending school in Pennsylvania meant early mornings playing The Oregon Trail with my friends, planting a seed of fascination with the settling of the American West. And being raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave me a deep appreciation for family history, genealogy, and the sacrifices of the pioneers. So when I finally stood at the wagon ruts in Guernsey, Wyoming, it felt like all of those threads came together. Running my hand over grooves carved by thousands of wagon wheels and standing where so many pioneers once walked was far more moving than I ever expected. It truly felt like walking on hallowed ground.

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It’s one thing to know it’s coming. It’s another thing to finally hold it in your hands. ❤️ The Fall 2026 edition of Front Porch Life Magazine arrived, and they gave me 18 whole pages to tell the story behind Diary of Abandonment…the places I’ve photographed, the history I’ve chased, and the work that has grown from more than a decade of documenting the things we leave behind. It’s pretty awesome flipping through these pages and seeing years of my work in print. Here’s a little unboxing and my first look at the finished magazine. I’m incredibly grateful to Front Porch Life for giving my story this much space and treating my work so beautifully. ❤️

It’s one thing to know it’s coming. It’s another thing to finally hold it in your hands. ❤️ The Fall 2026 edition of Front Porch Life Magazine arrived, and they gave me 18 whole pages to tell the story behind Diary of Abandonment…the places I’ve photographed, the history I’ve chased, and the work that has grown from more than a decade of documenting the things we leave behind. It’s pretty awesome flipping through these pages and seeing years of my work in print. Here’s a little unboxing and my first look at the finished magazine. I’m incredibly grateful to Front Porch Life for giving my story this much space and treating my work so beautifully. ❤️

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One thing about being an artist is that sometimes you say yes to a project and figure out how to do it afterward. I was hired to paint this mantel in faux marble, something I’d never attempted before. So I watched a YouTube video or two and practiced on a piece of tile. I used Rembrandt oil pants and a gold leafing marker. The process felt a bit like slow dancing and surprisingly therapeutic. Even better that the client loved it.

One thing about being an artist is that sometimes you say yes to a project and figure out how to do it afterward. I was hired to paint this mantel in faux marble, something I’d never attempted before. So I watched a YouTube video or two and practiced on a piece of tile. I used Rembrandt oil pants and a gold leafing marker. The process felt a bit like slow dancing and surprisingly therapeutic. Even better that the client loved it.

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I tucked a little Charlie Brown Christmas tree into the corner of my kitchen. I used an old metal mop bucket—already filled with soil and a plant—as the base, then added a few simple touches: lights, berries, and snowflakes from Hobby Lobby (maybe $15 or so total). The finishing detail was a bird’s nest I once found in an abandoned house. What do you think?

I tucked a little Charlie Brown Christmas tree into the corner of my kitchen. I used an old metal mop bucket—already filled with soil and a plant—as the base, then added a few simple touches: lights, berries, and snowflakes from Hobby Lobby (maybe $15 or so total). The finishing detail was a bird’s nest I once found in an abandoned house. What do you think?

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In the middle of a South Dakota cornfield stands a church built in 1883 to serve the area’s growing Czech and Bohemian community. I don’t know how long it’s stood empty, but l was grateful to find it untouched. No graffiti. No broken windows. Just some happy little birds singing praises in an empty chapel. South Dakota📍

In the middle of a South Dakota cornfield stands a church built in 1883 to serve the area’s growing Czech and Bohemian community. I don’t know how long it’s stood empty, but l was grateful to find it untouched. No graffiti. No broken windows. Just some happy little birds singing praises in an empty chapel. South Dakota📍

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Clicking my heels together three times and saying, “There’s no place like the cemetery. There’s no place like the cemetery. There’s no place like the cemetery.”

Clicking my heels together three times and saying, “There’s no place like the cemetery. There’s no place like the cemetery. There’s no place like the cemetery.”

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This video is 3:27 long. Drop a heart if you made it to the end so I know who really loves me. ❤️😆 Thank you all for the well wishes. I’m humbled by your words of support. 🥰🥰

This video is 3:27 long. Drop a heart if you made it to the end so I know who really loves me. ❤️😆 Thank you all for the well wishes. I’m humbled by your words of support. 🥰🥰

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