Tag: history
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Lessons of History (30 Days of Gratitude: Day 28)
“History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are. ” ~ David McCullough Grateful to those who recognize the lessons that history leaves for us, and have the courage to speak truth to power. May they continue to do so, and may…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Opposites (The Blue and the Gray)
This past weekend coincided with the 153rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. The Union versus Confederate armies represented the opposing sides in the Civil War, clashing mightily, battle after battle, with both sides sustaining massive loss of life not only from combat casualties but even more so from disease and illness…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Close Up (the Family Reunion Edition)
On July 26, 2015, in a small town in Iowa, the descendants of some of the original Benton County homesteaders gathered for the 100th annual Brody Family Reunion. One of the treasures brought to the reunion by a distant cousin was an almost 100-year old postage stamp quilt, hand-quilted by my great-great grandmother. At any…
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The Invention of Wings: The Rest of the Story
Charleston is a city overflowing with history, culture, and beauty …. not to mention an endless abundance of memorable food options. A long weekend with camera in hand could yield months of blog posts at the rate I have been posting lately! First, though, I want to share with you an opportunity that is available…
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Glensheen Festival of Fine Art and Craft ~ Duluth, Minnesota
Clear blue, sunny skies, with temperatures in the mid-70’s, and a light breeze off Lake Superior in the northern Minnesota city of Duluth — the artists at the Glensheen Festival of Fine Art and Craft could not have asked for a better day to kick off the 18th annual weekend event. The festival takes place on…
Travel. Garden. Eat. 