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I so remember those . I absolutely loved the root beer in the frosty mug . It's was awesome .
04/28/2025

I so remember those . I absolutely loved the root beer in the frosty mug . It's was awesome .

This poem honors the resilience and enduring spirit of those who lived in the Appalachian mountains—farmers, laborers, a...
04/28/2025

This poem honors the resilience and enduring spirit of those who lived in the Appalachian mountains—farmers, laborers, and families who carved a life from the rugged landscape. It paints a vivid picture of their daily struggles and triumphs, the bond they shared with the land, and the deep roots they planted in the soil. The focus is on their strength, faith, and community, as well as the legacy of simple joys like music, storytelling, and family.

The poem celebrates their unwavering connection to the mountains and the way they embraced both hardship and beauty, creating a life of purpose and grace despite the harshness of nature. The imagery of "calloused hands," "rivers ran wild," and "song and story" paints a timeless portrait of a way of life that, though difficult, was deeply meaningful.

Here’s a breakdown of its themes:

Hardship & Perseverance: The tough life of those who worked the land, facing storms and rough conditions.

Family & Community: The sense of unity in hard work and the strength of bonds formed through shared experience.

Cultural Legacy: A celebration of Appalachian music, faith, and traditions that have been passed down through generations.

Connection to Nature: A deep, respectful relationship with the land and mountains they lived on.

An image of Lewis Hines. Taken in 1908 he had been working from 7am to 5.30pm in the mines. The device on his hat is an ...
04/27/2025

An image of Lewis Hines. Taken in 1908 he had been working from 7am to 5.30pm in the mines. The device on his hat is an oil wick lamp that would light his way in the dark tunnels. The images of Lewis brought a call to action to stop children under the age of 15 working, and child labour, and also to protect the rights and well being of children…

Tourists climbing the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cairo. Egypt. 1890…
04/26/2025

Tourists climbing the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cairo. Egypt. 1890…

DID YOU KNOW the final meeting between Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday took place in LoDo!According to Gary L. Roberts, auth...
04/26/2025

DID YOU KNOW the final meeting between Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday took place in LoDo!

According to Gary L. Roberts, author of the novel ‘Doc Holliday: The Life & Legend,’ the final meeting between these two occurred in the lobby of Denver’s Windsor Hotel at 18th & Larimer.

In the spring of 1885 Wyatt and Josephine Earp were staying at the Windsor as part of a business trip. In May 1885 Wyatt became a partner in the Fashion Saloon in Aspen, Colorado. Doc had learned that Wyatt was staying at the Windsor and took the opportunity to see his old friend once more.

Josephine Earp recalled sitting in the lobby when a familiar form appeared: “There, coming toward us, was Doc Holliday, a thinner, more delicate-appearing Doc Holliday even than he had been in Tombstone. I have never seen a man exhibit more pleasure at meeting a mere friend than did Doc. He had heard that Wyatt was in town, he said, and had immediately looked him up. “When I heard you were in Denver, Wyatt, I wanted to see you once more,” he said, “for I can’t last much longer. You can see that.”

“Doc came over and chatted with us for a few minutes, and then he and Wyatt walked away to speak privately, Doc on visibly unsteady legs.” They sat down at a little distance from us and talked at some length, though poor Doc’s almost continuous coughing made it difficult for him to say anything. Wyatt repeated their conversation to me later.”

“Doc told Wyatt how ill he had been, scarcely able to be out of bed much of the time.” Wyatt was touched. He remembered how Doc had once saved his life…in Dodge City....My husband has been criticized even by his friends, for being associated with a man who had such a reputation as Doc Holliday’s. But who, with a shred of appreciation, could have done otherwise? Besides my husband always maintained that the greater part of the crimes that were attributed to Doc were but fictions created by the woman with whom he lived at times.

This is George Davey, aged 10, who was sentenced to one months hard labour in Wandsworth Prison for stealing two rabbits...
04/26/2025

This is George Davey, aged 10, who was sentenced to one months hard labour in Wandsworth Prison for stealing two rabbits. London. 1872…

Aspendos Theatre 🎭 Ancient Ruins Located In Turkey 🇹🇷 🤔🐆🤔
04/26/2025

Aspendos Theatre 🎭 Ancient Ruins Located In Turkey 🇹🇷 🤔🐆🤔

The Samurai are probably the best-known parts of feudal Japan. From the 12th century until 1870, they were the most impo...
04/26/2025

The Samurai are probably the best-known parts of feudal Japan. From the 12th century until 1870, they were the most important warriors in the country. After Japan was opened up to the west, Japan experienced a variety of social and cultural changes, including a restoration of the emperor’s power. Following that event, the Samurai were abolished in the 1870s.

Image: “A Warrior Fully Armoured” (c. 1870s). From the Rijksmuseum

In 1937, a remarkable sight captured the attention of residents near Miles City, Montana, when a massive grasshopper was...
04/26/2025

In 1937, a remarkable sight captured the attention of residents near Miles City, Montana, when a massive grasshopper was reportedly shot. Dubbed the "Monster Grasshopper,"

This enormous insect became a subject of fascination, sparking curiosity and wonder among locals and beyond. Its size was so extraordinary that it quickly became a topic of conversation, with many speculating about the reasons behind its unusual growth.
The grasshopper was said to be much larger than the typical specimens found in the area, and its size seemed almost otherworldly. The monster grasshopper’s discovery was particularly notable because of the era’s fascination with strange and unusual occurrences. Reports of oversized animals or mysterious phenomena often captured public imagination, and this particular insect seemed to embody the wonder and mystery of the natural world at the time.
While some people questioned the authenticity of the creature’s size, others believed it was an example of nature’s strange quirks. The monster grasshopper, shot in the rural backdrop of Montana, became an enduring part of local lore, and its story has lived on in historical accounts and the collective memory of the region. Its place in history as a bizarre, seemingly mythical creature highlights the fascination people have had with unusual natural phenomena throughout the years.

1927 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Coupe Napoleon with family chauffeur.
04/26/2025

1927 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Coupe Napoleon with family chauffeur.

Neil Diamond outside the Hullabaloo Club.6230 Sunset Blvd. 1966
04/26/2025

Neil Diamond outside the Hullabaloo Club.
6230 Sunset Blvd. 1966

I believe late 60's, maybe early 70's.
04/26/2025

I believe late 60's, maybe early 70's.

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