Monthly Archives: December 2018

Virtual Hike to Ottumwa, Iowa

Posted on December 27, 2018 by vanbraman

The latest leg of my Virtual Hike was from Eagleville, Missouri to Ottumwa, Iowa. For those of you who have known me most of my life you know that Ottumwa is where I spent most of my grade school years. … Continue reading →

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An After Christmas Carol

Posted on December 26, 2018 by vanbraman

Did you know that there is a carol for the day after Christmas? First we have to look at what is special about the day after Christmas. December 26th is St. Stephen’s Day in the Catholic church calendar of saints. … Continue reading →

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