“In great deeds something abides. On great fields something stays. Forms change and pass; bodies disappear, but spirits linger, to consecrate ground for the vision-place of souls.” – Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain (October 3rd, 1889 Gettysburg. 20th Maine dedication)
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Commander Sawyers Charge
I am an Ohioan, a proud Ohioan whose family has been in Ohio since; best I can determine, the 1820’s, maybe earlier. I have ancestors who have fought in the Civil War, including a fellow named Kingsbury Sweet who was my grandfather’s, grandfather. So, to no surprise I am interested in stories about Ohio units… Continue reading Commander Sawyers Charge
June 6th, 1944 We Remember
. First Wave at Omaha Beach WHEN HE WAS PROMOTED TO OFFICER RANK AT EIGHTEEN, S. L. A. MARSHALL WAS THE YOUNGEST SHAVETAIL IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY DURING WORLD WAR I. HE REJOINED THE ARMY IN 1942, BECAME A COMBAT HISTORIAN WITH THE RANK OF COLONEL; AND THE NOTES HE MADE AT THE TIME… Continue reading June 6th, 1944 We Remember
2012
Well what’s going to happen this year? The housing market seems to be recovering in a few areas but most areas the market is still depressed and most folks see no sign of an upturned market. If folks do not believe there house is going to appreciate or at least stay at least level there… Continue reading 2012
They call it . . . Plant Chair
Ok gang as I was searching around I stumbled across this “chair“. Thoughts? Opinions? Here’s the promo line: Plants growing around your bum? Yes! This wooden chair by Kinokoto is designed to be a stress-free zone with wells for plants in the seat back. The above is a close-up of the chair and below is the big… Continue reading They call it . . . Plant Chair
An Appreciation of Stone (39)
[ Somewhere in SE Ohio. ]
I’ve managed to get some more Work done to My Backyard
1st the new wall and gate, I’m really excited about this wall and the planting: [ It’s great, isn’t it? ] Next I’ve been working real hard on this garden folly: [ You gotta like that naturalistic planting, don’t you? ] Finally, right behind the back door: [ That new walkway really sets it off,… Continue reading I’ve managed to get some more Work done to My Backyard
E-mail Alert:
A note to say I have changed web-host providers for my regular web-site. This has shut down my e-mail address. I hope to have that e-mail back up and running by Monday afternoon. If you are using G-mail I would love to hear from you about it. I am thinking of using it for all… Continue reading E-mail Alert:
Under Construction
On 12/20/06 I started moving my Blo over her from Blogger Beta, they have no way to upload so I am c&p all previous entries, minus the comments . . . which I am going to miss.
The Whispering Crane Institute 