I wish I were a Founding Father (happy birthday Constitution!)

That would rule out me being Amish wouldn’t it. They are (and were during Colonial and Revolutionary times) pacifists and don’t get involved in government or politics or things like revolutions. The signing of the Constitution 17 September 1787 The only reason I know this is because I follow “people” like the Smithsonian and the LibraryContinue reading “I wish I were a Founding Father (happy birthday Constitution!)”

Pentagon Memorial 09/11/09

It was a surreal experience all around. It was cloudy, yet the sun was shining down upon us, and yet rain was falling. And it wasn’t really falling in drops; the wind was blowing in such a way that it felt more like rain was being flicked at us. My senses were on edge andContinue reading “Pentagon Memorial 09/11/09”

Who’s afraid of a challenge?

Apparently I am. I’m placing the blame of my blogosphere absence squarely on the shoulders of one blogger. It should be myself, but who likes to blame themselves? Ronnica of Ignorant Historian wrote a post, several weeks ago now, on five words and what they meant to her. These five words were given to herContinue reading “Who’s afraid of a challenge?”

Memorial Day in photos

Memorial Day is about honoring those that have fallen during their service to this country. They gave their lives so that we may live in freedom. Their dedication and love of country far surpasses what the normal man is willing to bear. I thank God for them. Walk with me through some of the memorialsContinue reading “Memorial Day in photos”

What day is this?

I’ve been walking around pretty much in a stupor lately. I haven’t been blogging. I haven’t been checking my Google Reader (I did just now and the count scares me). I have been showering so that’s at least some points towards sanity. What have I been doing? HOUSE HUNTING What I should be calling theContinue reading “What day is this?”