Mary sent this to Chuck for his birthday. Below is what I sent. I like Mary's a lot better. I have more of the stamps that I used on Chuck's envelope - but I think I can figure out something better. They would fit in nicely when I am working on that grid idea that is supposed to give us a work-around to easily scanned addresses on red or dark colored envelopes.
One more from Mary sent in the February exchange. I guess it could have been with the valentine's themed envelopes...it has hearts - but hearts are not really seasonal. It's fun how she worked the flower on the stamp into the wreath.
Remember when I was complaining about that absurdly dull signage at the Duh Moines airport with the big map that had 12 dots - indicating Iowa's customers. I forgot I had taken this photo in Chicago - an example of attractive signage at an airport.
In case you think I overstate things - see for yourself.
And I question that line where they say *America's leading agricultural export*
Even though I am taking a break from surfing, this wasn't surfing, it was research. I know everyone wants to know -- do we export more soy beans or more corn.
The definitive answer is:
it is so close to 50/50 that you will not find a definitive answer.
So that just makes the soy beaners look like over staters.
Corn and soy beans are clearly the number one export - when combined.
I hope nobody is reading this far because it is a 100% caffeine induced curiosity trip we are on.
If anyone got this far and is a farmer - can you tell me if the people who raise crops in Iowa rotate their crops between corn and soy beans - which is why the two crops are 50-50?
Never mind. I took a quick 30 seconds to find the answer:
Corn and soybeans are commonly rotated on many farming operations, as they have different growth habits, nutrient needs, and pest and disease pressures. Rotating these two crops can help to improve soil health, reduce pest and disease pressure, and increase yields.
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