There are so many amazing stories that are part of people’s lives. Most of the time we don’t hear about them, they just go about their business. I feel it is important to share these stories. It reminds us of what others have done for us and how ordinary people can do great things to help others.

Wow. We are a young country. Never did that hit home more than when I was in Europe, which is full of really, really old things. Here, “history” seems so much more closer. (Well, because it is, of course.)

I always spell “grey” with an “e,” and I don’t care what spell checker has to say about it! I like it better. I read plenty of British children’s books, and I was always adamant about that “e.”

Another amazing story!

That definitely puts a sense of scale to time 🙂

I always used to wonder why they made us study American history in so very much greater detail than other countries (some is to be expected since we live here, but tactics for battles that weren’t even very noteworthy?). Then I realized it’s because, relatively speaking, we don’t have very much history to write down. Glad the rest of the world can help us keep perspective. 😉

American History was always one of my favorite subject, possibly since part of my maternal grandmother’s side has been here since the Mayflower! Most of the women on that side have been part of the Mayflower Society since it was formed.My husband really enjoys Civil War History, when he gets home I’ll make sure to show him your post he’ll enjoy reading it!

I attended a funeral on Monday for an elderly man. His son pointed out that when his father was born, the civil war was only 50 or so years in the past, so he grew up knowing many civil war veterans and hearing their stories. This gave him a lifelong interest in American history.

Alison, you may not remember me. But you left a post on my blog that really resonated with me. Thanks. It’s belated, but thanks.

As anachronistic as this may seem, I do counted cross-stitch. It’s a hobby I picked up in, of all occupations, the Merchant Marine. Oh, it’s the usual stuff: lighthouses, seascapes, sailing ships, nude women (just kidding)…

My mom was an amateur historian regarding the War Between the States. She said it all was just a hobby until she visited Gettysburg and Andersonville. Then it all came crashing down on her. I vaguely remember being at some site of a “great event” during that war where she just sat down and cried.

We lived in Philippi, W.Va.- where the first land battle of the war was fought for control of a bridge over the Tygart River. The bridge still stands, as far as I know.

This was a marvelous tribute. It goes deeper than you can know. Thanks for it.

Wow! Sometimes we do forget what a young country we are!

I love your blog, you have great stories to start with and then the comments are great too!
Thanks fellow readers.. You always make my day.

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