It's no secret to any of you that I am a History Buff. I try to hide it, but somehow it just comes out. Kidding of course. I know I do a terrible job at trying to hide that fact. There are some things though that us History Buffs absolutely cannot stand when watching historical … Continue reading 5 Things History Buffs Can’t Stand In Movies
Ranting of a Writer
Some Old-Fashioned Things
Summer. It brings so many beautiful things to our lives. The sweet, smell of freshly cut hay. A thousand twinkling stars in the night sky. Breathing in deeply, the cool night air of summer. Listening to the lonely howl of the coyotes, and gazing at the moon like it's the last time you'll see it. … Continue reading Some Old-Fashioned Things
Mid-Year Book Freak-Out Tag
So today is something totally different than what I usually do, but I wanted to change things up and bit, and just have some fun. Thank you to Katja for creating this tag, and letting me steal it! 1. Best book you’ve read so far in 2022: Best book I've read this year? Of course … Continue reading Mid-Year Book Freak-Out Tag
Feminism vs Biblical Femininity
This seems to be a hot topic currently, with the overturning of Roe vs Wade only a short while ago. While I typically stick to History posts, today I decided to share something that has been on my heart. It has been a time of great rejoicing for me as we have been witness to … Continue reading Feminism vs Biblical Femininity
Words To Inspire a New Generation + A Challenge
I wonder how many of you have ever read the Declaration of Independence in its entirety before. Most kids today couldn't even quote one single line from the Declaration, and that is incredibly sad. We celebrate the "Fourth of July", but anymore people don't contemplate what we are celebrating. (Just a side note. That is … Continue reading Words To Inspire a New Generation + A Challenge
The Get To Know Me Tag
Rules! Link back to the person who created the tag. (Savannah!)Thank the person who tagged you. (Thanks, Vanessa!) Share the tag graphic Tag eleven bloggers Vital Stats and Appearance (pen)Name: Alyssa (of course you already knew that 😉) Nicknames: Oh my...I have a few. Actually I have been officially nicknamed Tory by some of you—due to the … Continue reading The Get To Know Me Tag
Heroes Never Die// Forever We’ll Remember: Memorial Day
What do you say for Memorial Day? What words can adequately describe the grief, sorrow, and humble gratitude that swells in our hearts for the price that has been paid for our freedom? What can be said to show that we have not forgotten and will not forget each of the heroes who have died … Continue reading Heroes Never Die// Forever We’ll Remember: Memorial Day
Our Nation Lives// Forever We’ll Remember Day 7
Welcome back to the Forever We'll Remember Countdown. Here we are with less than twenty-four hours to go! Tomorrow I will be attending a special Memorial Day service. I encourage each of you to find out if your city has one, and then GO! It is heartbreaking to see how few people will attend these … Continue reading Our Nation Lives// Forever We’ll Remember Day 7
Their Valor of Sacrifice// Forever We’ll Remember Day 6
Are you getting tired of seeing my blog posts everyday yet? Don't answer that. It's a loaded question. If anything, I am praying that maybe it has served to remind you that Memorial Day is important! There is a reason we recognize it. Today's post is something that some of my subscribers requested that I … Continue reading Their Valor of Sacrifice// Forever We’ll Remember Day 6
Remember Why They Died// Forever We’ll Remember Day 5
Are you enjoying the countdown so far? Has it reminded you of why we commemorate Memorial Day? I hope it has. Let me know after you read this post! Today I want to welcome my friend, Grace, to the blog. She took the time to write a wonderful guest post that I am sure you … Continue reading Remember Why They Died// Forever We’ll Remember Day 5
Seeking The Timeless Anchor 