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Carolyn's Visual Blog | Est. 2011

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Nonprofit newsletters from Cass County in East Texas … history revealed and future discussed

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Riding the CapMetro light rail north of Austin down to The Domain, through some beautiful ranch lands. Insta Toon app filter. Very nice experience. We saw wild turkeys and deer. I was headed to Whole Foods and a walk amongst the many shops.

The trains are on time, clean, and the staff are paying attention. Many families with energetic toddlers, moms with huge strollers, students working on their laptops (good wireless on the trains), bicycle enthusiasts headed to the trails downtown (including moms and dads with youngsters and all their bikes in tow), and older adults like me who relish the stress-free ride and not driving a car in Austin’s heavy traffic. You can’t beat the cost, either.

Rail is a great benefit to American society. Let’s keep it strong and expand it.

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Support Passenger Rail

Follow the link to learn how you can help. Thank you for raising your hand for passenger rail! We need more rail today, and the best possible rail for Americans, from coast to coast. Your voice and your email matters.

Read Vince Vanguard's analysis about railroads: they are economic powerhouses, energy efficient, job creators, they encourage infrastructure investment, they are environmentally friendly, they reduce traffic, and they support national security and cultural heritage. "Trains are more than just a mode of transportation; they are a symbol of American resilience and ingenuity. They have powered our past, drive our present, and will propel us into the future. So next time you see a train rolling by, remember that it’s not just carrying freight—it’s carrying the spirit of American freedom."

The collage above was created by me with Google Photos. Thanks to Google for supporting the Austin light rail - I have seen the "wraps" on several CapMetro train cars!

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"The Train Of Life Keeps Moving"

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"Shorts" have been uploaded to my YouTube channel @CarolynAppleton ... life in Austin ...

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Spring Musings

I hope you are enjoying the spring, wherever you are. Here in Central Texas we have had a good season of rain and the land is green. Yet, mu

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Shop Photography Art | Full Image - Photography by Yvonne Boyd

Shop art is a collection of art that is currently available for purchase at Full Image - Photography by Yvonne Boyd.

My family is blessed to know Yvonne and to own her photography. Check out her website!

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New Mexico Indian Songs 1942 : Norman Roy Appleton : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

This recording by Norman Roy Appleton of Santa Fe, New Mexico (1899-1974) was created in 1942. Norman and his son, David Ten Eyck Appleton,

Internet Archive | Recording by my paternal grandfather Norman Roy Appleton from 1942

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Thanks to the Texas Society DAR for the certificates of recognition and appreciation

Texas DAR - Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution Inc.

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Austin’s Climate Program

USA Today’s Doyle Rice wrote on March 29, 2026, “Double danger? Climate change, El Niño push Earth ‘beyond its limits'”: A freakish March h

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Wooldridge Park - Wikipedia

Wooldridge Park - Wikipedia

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Discover what premier senior living is like at our life plan community in Green Valley, AZ. Learn more at La Posada at Green Valley today!

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Startled

I have been thinking for weeks about the focus of my first post of 2026. The past year was marked by surprising news on the national level.

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Happy New Year from Atlanta Grade School Friends

Learn how a historic school in Atlanta, Texas is looking closely at the outstanding example of a grand manor in Scotland, Dumfries House.

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Annual report for 2025. We are coming along …

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World AIDS Day 2025 & ONE Week of Action | The Message Remains

Sharing an important message from me about my connection to ONE Campaign and my personal concern about HIV/AIDS globally. Follow-up link:Joi

ONE Campaign

I have been a ONE Campaign volunteer since 2012. This playlist includes video discussions from various sources. Join ONE as an advocate and

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November 8, 2025 | Volunteer flag placement at the Texas State Cemetery

Learn about Wreaths Across America's Mission to Remember, Honor and Teach

Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying