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Because Singapore  continues visiting, have decided not to publish here.  Rather will continue elsewhere until they stop. 

More Singapore NO BLOG

Today Stats

Singapore 193 views.

 A bit of overkill.

Reminder:  No New Posts until Singapore stops viewing

 

Monday Morning Coffee: Reality - Today's Blog

 

Intended to post today, but Singapore has returned.  Seems this blog is not the only one infected by Eastern scammers. 

For example, adopted from another scammed blog: All material ©2026 fotorr and presented exclusively at 

          www.rodgersfoto.blogspot.com  

If you are reading this on another site, without proper attribution it is not an authorized use of the material. If you are reading this on unauthorized site DO NOT CLICK on any links in the body copy as it may infect your computer with serious viruses. Sorry to have to put this warning here but a recent search turned up dozens of similar infringements. Thanks for your authentic readership.

The malign actors are posting using bogus websites using the " MY Midwest" name and content. Be on guard against fraud!!! There are phony blogs with Taiwanese local markers, Chinese, Singaporean, UK and others. Much theft attempted but I didn't write this stuff to create cottage industries run for the benefit of criminals.

Since the rampant theft continues.  When it stops I'll resume posting. Sad when people f**k up stuff for everyone else. 

Today Stats

Singapore 240 views.

 A bit of overkill.

Reminder:  No New Posts until Singapore stops viewing 

Singapore / China Amount to 90% of Views

 

 Singapore / China make up 90% of todays views.

MY SHORT RESPONSE IS f**K OFF AND TAKE YOUR SCAMMING MENTALLY CRAP  ELSEWHERE.

 

This is out of control.  Enough

 

Note there are no USA viewers listed

 

Vietnam

360

Brazil

132

Argentina

105

India

104

Venezuela

70

Saudi Arabia

53

Türkiye

52

Mexico

43

Bangladesh

41

Others

668

No new posts until this S**t stops.  Am not in the business of providing content for Scammers and other low life

NO FURTHER POSTS UNTIL CHINA, HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE STOP VISITING THIS BLOG.

Midweek: Middletown

  

Middletown, Indiana lies halfway between New Castle and Anderson.

    Middletown, Indiana.

Middletown, platted in 1829 is a growing, median age of 40.8 years, town in Henry County with a 2026 population of 2,279 and a poverty rate of 12,72%.

All writing and images © Richard W. Rodgers unless expressly noted. Do not use without permission.

Monday Morning Coffee: Time

 

Across the Midwest when tasks are completed, it's

MILLER TIME.

It can be carry out

   Michigantown, Indiana.

 

or drink in.

     College Corner, Indiana.

  Camden, Ohio.

   Ottoville, Ohio

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TGIF: Epson RD-1 Results

 

Will finish the week with a couple of Epson RD-1 results. 

Beginning with a view near the center of Alexandria a growing city in Madison County, Indiana with a 2026 population of 5,244.

    Alexandria, Indiana.

The second example from a very short and quick stop in nearby Boston.  

Named after Boston, Massachusetts, laid out and platted in 1832, is a population stable town located in Wayne County, Indiana with a 2026 population of 152 which is the same as in 2020 and a poverty rate of 30.8%. 

The abandoned school building in Boston  

 

    Boston, Indiana.

 hasn't been used since 1963.

Once again, the Epson RD-1 camera is capable of producing very acceptable results.

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Mid Week : La Fontaine

 

La Fontaine, named after Miami Indian chief Francis La Fontaine, is a town located in Wabash County, Indiana with a 2026 population  of 801. The towns population is pretty stable as the population in 2020 was 803.

As promised on Monday, another Epson RD-1 result. 

The La Fontaine post office

    La Fontaine, Indiana.

 has been in operation since 1848.

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Monday Morning Coffee: Journey - Analog To Digital

 Early month of March along with a dusting of snow and temperatures in 30's.  Oh ya, also promised rainy days the rest of the week.

No problem, as we have plenty of coffee and a fresh pan of frosted brownies.  We are prepared.

As Paisley was asleep in her bed next to the computer got,  along with a fresh cup of coffee, started thinking about the past and present personal cameras.  Must have been a response to the snow and overcast sky.

Now am not one to fuss about equipment and have never been concerned about having the latest new shinny photo tool.  However as projects evolve different tools are called for.  Can't image covering action sports with a pinhole camera.  Might be possible for some but not for me! 

After several years of wandering about and photographing the Midwest have successfully used a variety of cameras.  As the landscapes, viewpoints and personal feelings vary over time, different equipment is called for.

A rather large development was the photography shift from analog to digital.  Some folks never made the move, they continue to use film.  Others, new to the photo world never used film and just have experienced digital.

Decided, that while enjoyed the analog film and darkroom, digital was the future. I switched.

While using Nikon SLR's for work, a rangefinder camera was my choice for personal use.

After a rather lengthily process, involving cost and availability, selected and purchased an Epson  RD-1 body which was compatible with my rangefinder lenses.   

Released in 2004, the Epson R-D1 was a 6.1-megapixel digital rangefinder camera that offered a manual, film-like experience with Leica M-mount lens compatibility. 

It included a mechanical shutter-cocking lever, analog gauges, a 1x magnification viewfinder, and a 2-inch swiveling LCD screen.

Turned out to be, for me, an excellent choice. The operation of the camera and the ease of processing the familiar color film like results was straightforward. 

Enough chatter, time for a couple examples.

Attic Window Thrift Stores are made possible by donations from local and surrounding communities.

   Anderson, Indiana.

All accepted donations including clothing, shoes, furniture, appliances, small electronics, books and household items are used to support those in need in East Central Indiana.

Not very far away, Bickel's Keys & Locks locksmith,

    Anderson, Indiana.

offering lock installation, emergency car and home lockouts, key cutting as well as re-keying.

Especially enjoy the Kodak film like color. 

Return later in the week for additional Epson examples.  

 All writing and images © Richard W. Rodgers unless expressly noted. Do not use without permission.

Midweek: Signs

Signage on building walls

    New Castle, Indiana.

has long been a favorite means of commercial advertising,

 

    Red Key, Indiana.

 

evolving to include showing the American flag 

 

          Oxford Junction, Iowa.

and a presentation of a local opportunity.

   Tipton, Indiana.

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Monday Morning : Tipton

 

 

From a recent walkabout:

Tipton, created in 1844 and named for John Tipton a veteran of the Battle of Tippecanoe, is a declining city in and the county seat of Tipton County, Indiana with a 2026 estimated population of 5,277.

Along a side street,

    Tipton, Indiana.

 

Moving closer, to the building on the left, 

  

    Tipton, Indiana. 

 

to discover a recycled lodge hall.

 

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Black & White Wednesday: Long Ago

     Wayne County, Indiana.

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F*** off China

No new posts until China goes away. 

Update : in last 24 hrs China has 650 views

Enough of this CRAP.  Stop CHINA  STOP CHINA

 

TGIF: West Union, Iowa

Been a very quiet dark and cold day along with another inch of snow.  No wandering about the countryside.

From a earlier quick journey to West Union, Iowa. The declining city is the county seat of Fayette County with a 2026 population of 2,435 and a poverty rate of 12.78%.

Red Heart Pizza, now closed, was a local popular Italian-American restaurant.

   West Union, Iowa.

 

What captured my attention was the 1874 date on the Bank Block.  Struck me as really early for this part of the country. 

 

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Midweek: Midwest Reality

 

On Wednesday's, whenever possible, will post a B&W result.

As agricultural methods changed, equipment manufactures either adopted to the new or closed.

Once home to a major manufacturer of farm machinery.

    Richmond, Indiana.

This one closed and these days the building serves as a warehouse.  

Just another example of an evolving industry that led to factory closing and unemployment.

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