Monday is Presidents Day! Initially Presidents Day was only celebrated as George Washington's birthday. Later it was changed to Presidents Day. In honor of the original holiday though, here are a few things you may not know about him. 1. He Was America's First Mule Breeder George Washington had a love for animals of all … Continue reading 3 Facts You May Not Know About George Washington
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White Christmas// History of the Song
December 24th, 1944. You're a thousand miles from home, huddled in a foxhole. Waiting, in the frigid cold with your platoon, for the next battle to erupt. Though you're only nineteen years old, you've already seen more death than most people will ever see in their entire lives. A few months earlier, at Normandy, you … Continue reading White Christmas// History of the Song
A World War Two Christmas
Christmas is a time of year that is special and meaningful. As writers, we love to include Christmas celebrations in our work. Perhaps you're writing a novel set during WWII and you wonder how to keep it authentic and real. Or maybe you're just an enthusiastic history buff who takes every chance to learn about … Continue reading A World War Two Christmas
Counting My Blessings
Ever have those moments when you are overcome with God's goodness to you? When you just have to smile and say "Thanks, God"? "Thanks, God. I can't believe you would let me serve you." "Thanks, God. Your sunrises steal my breath away." "Thanks, God. I know You're holding my hand." Here we are at the … Continue reading Counting My Blessings