Diggin’ around Yellow Springs

We were late starting our drive to Yellow Springs, Ohio on Monday, but the drive was smooth and we were there in plenty of time. It was great weather for camping at John Bryan State Park, and wasn’t that SuperMoon Super?!

The next day we were up and at ’em, arriving at Emery Chapel cemetery early before the humidity and heat set in. We took a probe to check for buried stones and were met with immediate success!

I believe we could probe and find several more, but I’m not missing anybody on my family tree, so I think we’re kind of done there. We sprayed some cleaner over all of the stones and said our good-byes. I feel great joy at being able to do this for my greats.

I was wrong in my assessment last week — Despite Springfield’s current problems, the population remains steadfastly defensive of their bigotry… I spoke with the Pastor of the Chapel, who insisted that this is “not political”…that’s another story… but it still makes me very sad (and a little scared since they all seem to have guns) to see such visible hate, so I’m in no hurry to return there.

We don’t really have to go into Springfield proper, though, as the church is 4-5 miles outside of town, so we may visit the chapel again someday because we Love Yellow Springs. Adjacent to the JB State Park, just 5 miles west of the chapel, it is the sweetest small town, surrounded by beauty and history, including this lovely covered bridge.

We’ve not been able to take any significant hikes, but there are plenty there, as well as mountain bike trails that are immensely popular. It is an island of Harris/Walz signs, exuding inclusion and peace, with the faint aroma of cannabis wafting through the air.

The weather was perfect for sitting outside at one of many restaurants enjoying a nice meal, or strolling through the downtown shops. Yes, we might have to visit again!

We finally got some rain this morning! I’m ready for Fall, y’all!

Peace