Hello Readers,
A fourteen year old boy named Tyler, found a mortar while he was doing yard work at his family's home. He took a picture of the object and called his mom. Mom went to the local authorities and showed the picture to them. The police sent out the bomb squad and they dealt with the situation. They decided it was inert and took it away to give to the right authorities for disposal.
My guess is that this will be a summer story Tyler will talk about for the rest of his life. Click here to find out more about it.
For you history buffs, this was a fun find.
Donna
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Fashion Friday, 1880's
Hello Readers,
Today I'm featuring gentlemen's fashions from the 1880's. Today's link shows what the fella's wore during that time period which included:jackets, vests, ties, hats, trousers.
One dapper fella even buttoned his coat with only the top button to show off his watch and chain.
Oh, check out the bankers on the stagecoaches. One has a super long pipe. See if you can find him.
Click here to view the pictures and read all about it.
Donna
Today I'm featuring gentlemen's fashions from the 1880's. Today's link shows what the fella's wore during that time period which included:jackets, vests, ties, hats, trousers.
One dapper fella even buttoned his coat with only the top button to show off his watch and chain.
Oh, check out the bankers on the stagecoaches. One has a super long pipe. See if you can find him.
Click here to view the pictures and read all about it.
Donna
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Writing Magazine Articles
Good day to you readers,
Cec Murphy has a lot of good ideas on writing. Right now he is running a series on writing magazine articles. The excerpt from today is part six of twenty-one. I would recommend scrolling back to the first post in the series and reading everything he has written on the subject.
How do I move from idea to polished manuscript?
Cec Murphy's site has a lot of writing tips for writers. It is worth a visit.
Donna
Cec Murphy has a lot of good ideas on writing. Right now he is running a series on writing magazine articles. The excerpt from today is part six of twenty-one. I would recommend scrolling back to the first post in the series and reading everything he has written on the subject.
How do I move from idea to polished manuscript?
1. You start with an idea—one about which you're passionate. Don't try to
write an article just because you think it will sell. You need enthusiasm to
stay with it.
2. Decide if there is an audience large enough for your article.
3. Do the research. We all work differently, but be sure you know your topic. If it's a personal-experience piece, be as clear on the facts as possible. Ask others who were involved. Research means you gather information and you also figure out illustrations or anecdotes to make your ideas significant. Click here to read more.
2. Decide if there is an audience large enough for your article.
3. Do the research. We all work differently, but be sure you know your topic. If it's a personal-experience piece, be as clear on the facts as possible. Ask others who were involved. Research means you gather information and you also figure out illustrations or anecdotes to make your ideas significant. Click here to read more.
Cec Murphy's site has a lot of writing tips for writers. It is worth a visit.
Donna
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Boycott 1880
Hello Readers,
Every wonder where the word "boycott" came from?
The word boycott entered the English language during the Irish "Land War" and is derived from the name of Captain Charles Boycott, the land agent of an absentee landlord, Lord Erne, who lived in Lough Mask House, near Ballinrobe in County Mayo, Ireland, who was subject to social ostracism organized by the Irish Land League in 1880. As harvests had been poor that year, Lord Erne offered his tenants a ten percent reduction in their rents. In September of that year, protesting tenants demanded a twenty five percent reduction, which Lord Erne refused. Boycott then attempted to evict eleven tenants from the land.
Click here to read more.
It is fascinating to me how history and the people involved at the time of said events, gives us words common to our own time period. I often wonder if Mr. Boycott realized how far reaching his actions would be and that present day people would use his name as a common household word.
Interesting history,
Donna
Every wonder where the word "boycott" came from?
The word boycott entered the English language during the Irish "Land War" and is derived from the name of Captain Charles Boycott, the land agent of an absentee landlord, Lord Erne, who lived in Lough Mask House, near Ballinrobe in County Mayo, Ireland, who was subject to social ostracism organized by the Irish Land League in 1880. As harvests had been poor that year, Lord Erne offered his tenants a ten percent reduction in their rents. In September of that year, protesting tenants demanded a twenty five percent reduction, which Lord Erne refused. Boycott then attempted to evict eleven tenants from the land.
Click here to read more.
It is fascinating to me how history and the people involved at the time of said events, gives us words common to our own time period. I often wonder if Mr. Boycott realized how far reaching his actions would be and that present day people would use his name as a common household word.
Interesting history,
Donna
Monday, July 23, 2012
Gideon Travel Blog
My dear readers,
I am on a trip with my husband. This link provides details of what we are doing and the lessons we are learning along the way.
"One stop was the re-enacted cattle drive in the stockyards. I know I’ve seen way too many cowboy movies, but I had a picture in my mind of the running of the bulls on Exchange Street. Steers thundering, cowboys shouting, horses snorting, people screaming.
Didn’t happen like that...."
Click here to find out what happened.
Donna
I am on a trip with my husband. This link provides details of what we are doing and the lessons we are learning along the way.
"One stop was the re-enacted cattle drive in the stockyards. I know I’ve seen way too many cowboy movies, but I had a picture in my mind of the running of the bulls on Exchange Street. Steers thundering, cowboys shouting, horses snorting, people screaming.
Didn’t happen like that...."
Click here to find out what happened.
Donna
An Amazing Story
Hello,
In the midst of the horribleness of the Aurora, Colorado theatre massacre, the stories of courage and miracles are being told as the days pass.
This link provides a glimpse into one family's tragedy and miracle.
The only way to describe it is with the word "amazing".
Click here to read more.
Donna
In the midst of the horribleness of the Aurora, Colorado theatre massacre, the stories of courage and miracles are being told as the days pass.
This link provides a glimpse into one family's tragedy and miracle.
The only way to describe it is with the word "amazing".
Click here to read more.
Donna
Friday, July 20, 2012
Fashion Friday-Historical Lingerae
Of course you readers know that I'm a history buff.
I love to research. I found this link today from an archaeological site.
In 2008 a team of archaeologists found a lot of material under a floor in a castle. They dug excavated and filled more than 17 boxes.
They were surprised to find ladies undergarments. The link that I'm featuring today discusses this story and even has links to learn how to do the stitching that was found on the garments made 600 years ago.
Click here to read more.
Donna
I love to research. I found this link today from an archaeological site.
In 2008 a team of archaeologists found a lot of material under a floor in a castle. They dug excavated and filled more than 17 boxes.
They were surprised to find ladies undergarments. The link that I'm featuring today discusses this story and even has links to learn how to do the stitching that was found on the garments made 600 years ago.
Click here to read more.
Donna
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