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Slough of Despondence now online!
The second installment of my Civil War Short Stories, Volume 1, is titled “Slough of Despondence,” and is now online as an eBook. This short story is about a man searching for a lost identity in a strange land and under extreme duress. The original story was half as long in order to qualify for the FaithWriters weekly challenge. This version is extended in order to give the reader a bit more information, but not too much. I believe the …
Our Battlefields and History are Endangered and Threatened
The Civil War Preservation Trust has just recently released its latest report, History Under Siege, which highlights the top battlefields that face the most eminent threat. These battlefields are all endangered and are listed in Alphabetical order because there is no way to guage the loss of any of these areas against another.
1860 Republican National Convention
Shortly after the chaotic adjournment of the 1860 Democratic National Convention, there was wind in the sails of the Republican party. Convened in the newly constructed WigWam building in Chicago, Illinois in the middle of May, the Republicans began the process of selecting a platform and a nominee.
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Eliza Rhea Anderson Fain
“I am becoming more firmly fixed in my conviction concerning this war that religion will be more intimately interwoven in its history than any which had ever preceded it,” she wrote on October 13, 1862. “The men who have honored God are the men he has chosen to honor on almost every field.”
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Tagged christianity, Civil War, convictions, diary, Eliza Rhea Anderson Fain, religion, women
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Gamaliel Bailey
“Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use” Born at Mount Holly, New Jersey, on December 3, 1807, Gamaliel Bailey set out from his youth to be trained in the art of medicine. Just before his twentieth birthday, Gamaliel graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Later, Mr. Bailey combined his passion for medicine with another for writing and journalism. In 1831 he …
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Tagged Abolitionist, anti-slavery, Civil War, gamaliel bailey, United States
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Civil War Christmas
It is a common error to assume that Christmases past were much happier and simpler times, but we often fail to remember the hardships that others endured. A glimpse back in time should not be a melancholy misadventure, but instead reassure us that whatever may face us this Christmas, we will make it through, just as so many before us made it through.
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Tagged christmas, christmas tree, Civil War, Jesus Christ, memories, United States
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Congress Gets It – Battlefield Preservation
On October 28, 2009, the US Congress made an unprecedented step to help revers some of those trends.The following is a press release from Civil War Preservation Trust announcing the latest actions of our congress to protect Civil War Battlefields:
“It is welcome news that our $9 million funding request for battlefield preservation was accepted in the Interior Appropriations bill,” said Senator Webb. “As America prepares for the 150th anniversary commemoration of the Civil War, it is more important than ever that we preserve these landmarks for future generations to learn about the history of our nation.”
Victory at Davis Bridge Battlefield
Yes, I have been quite absent this summer. It has been a whirlwind of family fun and adventure that is winding down in its final week. I did, however, want to thank any and all of you who have helped the effort to preserve an additional 643 acres of the Davis Bridge Battlefield. I recieved word today that the goal was reached and the battlefield HAS BEEN SAVED!!! Victory at Davis Bridge
Charge! Oppose the latest WalMart plans
I am just now getting back up to speed with my blog posts and as I was performing some research for another article, I came across some more startling news from the big-box greed of Wal-Mart. It appears that the corporate executives at Wal-Mart are among those stalwart groups of money-grubbers that would have our hallowed ground that was stained with the blood and bravery of fallen heroes to be trampelled upon for pure economic gain. Please join me and …
Tuesday Tract #5
The eclipse is on the sun. Darkness is now over all the land. The glow is faded from the heavens, and all isles and continents, even to distant most Asia and Africa, gaze with awe and sadness at the pale, cold light which we shed upon their dreary realms. But yesterday the nation “Stood against the world; now lies she here, And none so poor to do her reverence.
Help Save Davis Bridge Battlefield
Rarely in Civil War Preservation has it been possible to turn $1 in donations into $12 in matching grants. That means if you can help with a donation of $50, in essence you are “donating” $600 to this worthy mission. Donations in excess of $50 are a wonderful gift indeed and increase incrementally the size of available preservation dollars.
If you are able, and have a desire to help save this piece of hallowed American History, please visit their website and donate to this wonderful opportunity today!
Memorial Day
The origin of Memorial Day: I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form or ceremony is prescribed, but Posts and comrades will, in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of …
Tuesday Tract #4
Among the faithless, faithful stood a few. Seven thousand were found who bent not the knee to this Baal of America. May they soon become seventy times seven, and deliver the land from this idolatry and the Jezreel abominations which so fiercely flourish under its dominion.
Friday Fiction – May 8, 2009
I had planned to write a fresh, new entry for today, but time escaped me. Instead, today’s Friday fiction entry is my Beginner’s Level 2nd Place winner (03/08/08)! For more terrific Friday Fiction, hop on over to today’s FF host: The Surrendered Scribe Whisper Creek Crisp chirps of waking cardinals welcomed the silver light of dawn. At the edge of Whisper Creek, a red male sipped from the brook, undaunted by the strangers camped about his mountain meadow. With thirst …
Friday Fiction – May 1, 2009
The gray woolen jacket that hung on my shoulders was damp and cold. A fire would lift my spirit. As I gathered small sticks and twigs, I noticed a bullet-shaped hole in my right sleeve, stained red. A fire might not be safe, but I was strangely cold. I placed the woody bundle on the soft mossy ground.
Happy Eostre
No, I didn’t ignore my spell-checker on this one. Before I delve a little deeper, please note that my intended use for this blog is rarely, if ever, to publish intrinsically researched facts and opinions. From day-to-day I experience a myriad of thoughts and ideas and sometimes my eyes come across things that either surprise or intrigue me. Such items are kindling for further study, but in the meantime, such incomplete thoughts and ideas are placed upon this medium for …
Emancipation Repeal Discovered
Smithsonian curator, Rhonda Nelson, PHD, announced today the discovery of a Presidential document that could indeed change history as we know it. Over the past few months, the Obama family has been moving and settling into their new home. As Abraham Lincoln is one of President Obama’s predecesors, they and their team have been pouring over numerous artifacts, paintings and furniture pertaining to the Lincoln Presidency. On Saturday, a decorator was reviewing several paintings that had adorned the Lincoln White …
A Character Sketch
I have spent several years developing the main character for my debut novel. I was challenged today to write out a 5 or 6 sentence paragraph describing him. The attempt to boil down such a complex character that I have taken so long getting to know has been quite a challenge. Let’s see how I did: Seminary student, Robert McClain, has a heart that drives him ever forward with an vexatious desire to spread the gospel he believes he knows so well. His motives …