As we say a relieved good-bye to 2020 and turn a hopeful gaze toward 2021, I’ve elected to remember a man who lived through a time more treacherous than any my generation has lived through – as a member of the “greatest generation,” one who fought in WWII and who has been written about by […]
Happy Saint/Queen Margaret’s Day! This intelligent. beautiful queen died at Edinburgh Castle in 1093, leaving behind a legacy of influence on the fabulous country she ruled with Malcolm III. Celebrate the feast day by enjoying photos of Edinburgh Castle, the building in the spot where she died and some random shots of Edinburgh!
THE THREE BATTLES THAT CHANGED HISTORY My Dad grew up in the days when school children memorized historic dates. “October 14th, 1066,” he’d shout, “The Norman Conquest!” I never thought I’d live to see the day that I’d study the time frame as extensively as I have. My dad would be proud. The Conquest utterly […]
My girlfriend told me a great joke: A lady was asked if she’d ever read Shakespeare, to which she snorted, “Yes, but it was just a bunch of cliches!” In her less-than-enriched world. As we know, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Twelfth Night Some never learn […]
By now, most of you have seen some photos of our trip to Scotland and the visit to Castle Dunfermline. It was inspirational for me, since I’m writing about Queen Margaret and King Malcolm III. Now I’m going to let you view an “outtake” from the excursion. My excuse for what you’re about to watch […]
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