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Valentines Day – A History
Regardless of the exact history behind what is known today as Valentine’s Day, it would be wise not to engage in intellectual debate over its origins of February 14th. Instead, those who have a special love interest in their life would be well advised to leave history to scholars and arrive on time and with a token of love and gratitude.
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Veterans Day 2009
I often try to attend events that I can that bring our military history to life and I was not disappointed by this effort. The format was more personal and instructional than any WWII event I had ever been to. Each weapon was displayed and demonstrated after a brief history was given. A short reenactment of a small unit attacking a fortified position was then given. The terrors these men faced were more apparent in the closer setting of this event, as was their bravery.
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.
Historical Fiction Defined
I’ve been involved in a number of conversations that centered upon defining historical fiction. While there are concrete dictionary definitions of the genre, a common definition between writers remains rather elusive. I believe the correct place to start when determining such things is indeed with the dictionary definition(s) of a given word or term. Defined by dictionary.com: a novel set among actual events or a specific period of history; also called historical novel Defined by Wikipedia.org: Historical fiction is a …
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 …
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
What would be more fitting today than a St. Patrick’s Day message? I contemplated writing a little about the man who was Saint Patrick, but after reading his Confessio, I decided to simply post some of what he wrote. I believe that once you read some of this, and go beyond to the entire document, you will have a better idea of who Patrick was than any biography I can give. 1. I, Patrick, a sinner, a most simple countryman, …