We made it through the weekend! We had a quite busy Saturday and a lazy Sunday. More often than not, it’s during those lazy Sundays that the husband and I get to talk in between watching a movie. We talked about a possibility of going out of town this Memorial Day weekend again. Since two
We made it through the weekend! We had a quite busy Saturday and a lazy Sunday. More often than not, it’s during those lazy Sundays that the husband and I get to talk in between watching a movie. We talked about a possibility of going out of town this Memorial Day weekend again. Since two
Wear the Green or You’ll Pay...
March 17, 2015 in History, St. Patrick's DayAnd a Happy St. Patrick’s day to y’all! Though this day isn’t a national holiday here in the states, it means much to those of us of Irish heritage and lineage, a celebration of our past culture and how it has become a part...
One Minute To Midnight’: Bewa...
March 12, 2015 in Books, HistoryOver the past few weeks I’ve written posts where I’ve made trips down memories lane, sharing my passions about some of the things that shaped me, made me who I am. I’ve spoke of authors and their works, such as Thomas Wolfe, O’Henry and...
We Made it to the Top of Currahee M...
January 22, 2015 in History, Road Trip…and thankfully, we didn’t have to run. That’s a good thing seeing that we’re neither runners or mountain climbers. But, you may wonder, why anyone would run up a mountain. In the case of this mountain, that’s a part of its history beginning in...
We Had a Hot Time in “Hot ...
November 4, 2014 in Destination, History, Travel, VacationWhat is it about big cities that fascinate us? The hustle and bustle and the teeming masses of people, scurrying around in a constant rush to get from Point A to Point B to accomplish whatever mission they need to accomplish? Or is it...
A Man is as Good as His Word
October 22, 2014 in Family, History, TravelOctober 20, 1944 – “I have returned.” …and one such individual that backed up a promise he made with action, literally, was General Douglas MacArthur when he followed up on his pledge to the Filipino people of “I shall return,” with the US invasion...
An Antietam Moment
September 7, 2014 in Attractions, History, TravelSince getting Lynndee and Yogi here from the Philippines, we’ve been on several road trips and I’ve made it a point to introduce them to their new country’s history. One such trip took place in the spring of 2012. First, a little background on...
