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Here on the Eve…
…of my country’s 250th anniversary, I thought I’d share a small slice of my America. Trudy and I are from California, and have travelled extensively. But all of these phone-tographs were taken in or near our current home in Cincinnati, Ohio, and feature local history and character. Enjoy, and have a Happy 4th of July!
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Beautiful pictures of your slice of America. Happy 4th of July!
Thank you, Sashie!
You have a castle nearby! Who knew Cincinnati could be so fascinating! Thanks for sharing, Mitch.
It was built stone-by-stone over several decades by a teacher who used it to host kids’ camps.
Happy 4th!
Thank you, Gail❣
Thanks for sharing these beautiful images of your slice of America. Happy 250th birthday America!
Thank you, Beth!
Wonderful photos of your slice of America!
Clifton Mill is a slice of our America too. We live fairly close to it and a beautiful nature preserve.
Have a splendid weekend!
It’s a beautiful area there around Clifton Gorge. Happy 4th, Pauline!
Although we’ve travelled through Cincinnati en route to other destinations, we’ve never stopped. Your great photos encourage me to bucket list it.
It’s a delightful city to visit, Terry. Great arts, music, theatre, and food!
Love these!! Happy 4th! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
Thank you, Kiki❣
Happy 4th July
Thank you, Sheree, you too!
Mitch, Good stuff! I’m a almost couple hundred mile north of you in NE Ohio. Lots of good stuff to see, around this state and our country! Be well!
I’m awed by the number of brilliant and talented bloggers who live in Ohio. Haha! 🙂
Thanks for sharing your neighborhood, Mitch.
My pleasure, Mary!
I need to go there! Philadelphia is my favorite American city and these photos remind me of that.
Philly goes even further back, but Cincy’s pretty historical too–it was the first major American city founded after the Revolutionary War.
Lovely images, Mitch!
Happy 4th.
Thank you, T, likewise❣
My pleasure. 🙂
Cincinnati – I was there in the early 80-ies… it was a congress about materials requirements planning. I was young, forgot my briefcase on the airport, and someone brought it to me; I was impressed and thought, this must be a peaceful place. I remember an evening aperitif – ice cream was served. I had never seen an ice cream aperitif before, it seemed very American to me. Congratulations on your 250th anniversary.
Thank you, Petra! Cincinnati is famous for its ice cream, btw.
Beautiful captures, dear friend! Happy 4th to you, Trudy, and your crew! I love how you “see” the world around you and its beauty! Ohio is one state in which I’ve never visited! It looks wonderful!
It’s a beautiful state, Karla. And these are just local pics. Happy 4th to you and your family❣
Love your phone-tographs! 🙂
Thanks, Nancy!
If we’re lucky, or humble enough, our home town becomes our hometown. Lovely photos!
Thank you, Carol!
Beautiful photos. What made you move to Cincinnati, Ohio? My mom grew up in Dayton Ohio and I have family in that area.
I moved here (with my family) to go on staff at a church back in 2005, Debby.
Love the photos, Happy Fourth!
Thank you, Rasma. You too!
Great photos, many thanks.
My pleasure, Brendan.
This piece beautifully captures the tension between gratitude and grief for our nation. The view reminds us that America’s promise is not in perfection but in perseverance—the daily choice to seek justice, mercy, and renewal. May we love her enough to help her heal.
Amen, Michael.
Great photos! Happy 250th birthday to you all. I gather you’re rubbing along well without us…
We’re hanging in there, cousin. ;>)
wow still so young! going through that difficult teen phase lately
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Happy July 4th, Mitch! Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos!
Thank you, Jennifer, and my pleasure!
Thanks for the tour, I love those old wooden houses with turrets all over the place.
Me too, Janet!
The picture of Clifton Mill reminded me of a mill we visited in Massachusetts. It too included a restaurant, and the upper floors had been turned into a second-hand bookstore. ‘Could have spent all day in there–maybe camped out for a week! So glad you included this location in your slide show. S. and I will have to make a little road trip to Clifton Mill.
They serve a great breakfast, Nancy, and nearby Clifton Gorge is a beautiful place to go walking. Happy 4th, dear friend❣
Thanks, Mitch!
Happy 4th of July! 🙂
Likewise, Gabrielle, and good to hear from you!
Happy 4th to you and your family.
America is truly beautiful.
Thank you, Iba❣
Lovely photos! I was born and raised on the other side of the Ohio River in Huntington, WV, not too far from you. Happy 4th! 🇺🇸
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Jennie, I’m from Hurricane! I was just enjoying Mitch’s tour of Cincinnati and thinking the same thing–we are not that far from there! Thanks, Mitch, for the tour and this connection.
Oh my goodness! Hurricane! I hope Mitch is seeing this connection. 😀
? I appear to be missing something.
Hurricane is a small town about 30 minutes from Huntington. It was nice to connect with another West Virginian here!
Well, you have two bloggers who grew up in WV, close to Cincinnati. We both read your blog post, commented, and realized how close we grew up. Hurricane is close to Huntington. Does this help?
Aha. Yes, it does, Jennie. I’m familiar with Huntington, but hadn’t heard of Hurricane.
Hurricane is right outside of Huntington. On a side note, does the Cincinnati Zoo still have the wild boar pit? It’s one of my Jennie Stories. I need to write a Cincinnati blog post, lots of baseball, too. Sorry for the rambling.
I don’t recall seeing a wild boar pit there, Jennie. They’ve expanded a lot of area to “habitats” over the years.
Thanks, Mitch. It’s a great story. I almost lost my leg. I’ll write about Cincinnati when my Milly the Quilter series is over. Baseball, my father, Pete Rose… lots to tell.
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Happy 250th birthday !
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Great pic!
Thanks, Pete!
I grew up in Ohio… O-H…
Hi Mitch, your post is beautiful!
Why, thank you, Charles.
What a lovely place to live. Beautiful photos.
Thank you, Ionia.
I really enjoy your photo collections posts. I’ve never been to Cincinnati but it looks swell, I love the old brick buildings. When I traveled from Calif I noticed a lot more buildings of brick from the mid west to the east, than we have in the west.
I know what you mean, Katie. Brick buildings aren’t nearly as common in California.
Happy belated 4th of July, Mitch!
Thanks, Ab!
A wonderful collection of pics. 🙋♀️
Beautiful post
Thank you, Praveen.
Welcome dear Mitchteemley ☺️
Belated happy 4th July. Really enjoyed looking at these photos, I always find it fascinating to see people’s everyday environments and such a variety of buildings too, thank you for sharing
My pleasure, Sarah!
Loved seeing these. Thank you.
Gwen.
My pleasure, Gwen.
Lovely photos, happy 4th July…a bit late….
I love the castles, arches, ruins, stonework…nicely done!
Thank you, Fleur!
You’re welcome 😊