West Point…
West Point, MS – Military Academy West Point is very much a part of what it means to be American. Those of you who follow me over at RJsCorner know that I am not a big supporter of our current … Continue reading West Point…
Category: Everything Else
Misc things that sprout in my mind
An Ode to Pumpkins…
Door County, WI – Pumpkins and such A nip is definitely in the air here in Indiana so that takes my thoughts to Pumpkins. Halloween is the first event related to pumpkins but since that is a pagan holiday I … Continue reading An Ode to Pumpkins…
Mount Rushmore…
Mount Rushmore, SD – The Greatest Presidents I have been to Mount Rushmore several times in my life. It seems every time I go they have remodeled the place closer and closer to the sculpture. If I had to decide … Continue reading Mount Rushmore…
America's Scenic Beauty
Ouray, CO – Now those are mountains… Ouray is probably the most picturesque town in the most picturesque State. It was originally settled by miners working the nearby mountains. We came across Ouray a few years ago while on our … Continue reading America's Scenic Beauty
Bedford Hoosiers….
Bedford, IN – Limestone workers I am going to visit Bedford Indiana for a second time today to show you a picture of many of the workers from 1910. One of my favorite things to do while we travel is … Continue reading Bedford Hoosiers….
Banking Establishments…
I sincerely believe . . . that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies, and that the principle of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale. Thomas Jefferson in a letter 12 June 1815 Anyone that has studied Jefferson to any degree knows that he was an agrarian. That is he believed in power to the people, particularly the farmers who were the majority of the population in his day. He seemed to have a standing feud with Hamilton about this topic. I, like Jefferson, believe … Continue reading Banking Establishments…
Small Business….
Salina, UT – Home Cooking The backbone of America is our small business owners. Mom’s Cafe, which we visited in 2009 is a prime example. It was a good place to eat and inexpensive meal while on the road. We … Continue reading Small Business….
The Printing Press…
Urbandale, Iowa – Living History Farms I am thoroughly convinced that America wouldn’t be America if it weren’t for freedom of the press. Governments like all other institutions are prone to abuse of power and without someone to show … Continue reading The Printing Press…
Celebrating War…
Indianapolis, IN – Celebrating War Our Civil War was the bloodiest war in our history. Re-enactments are common in many small and large towns. I personally don’t celebrate wars, they are our failures not our successes but ending slavery was … Continue reading Celebrating War…
Elfreth's Alley…
Philadelphia, PA – Elfreth’s Alley If you are ever in Philadelphia you must visit this place. It is about as original as early America comes. It is hard to believe that streets were actually that narrow even in those days… Continue reading Elfreth's Alley…
From The Redwood Forests..
Sequoia National Park, CA – The Mighty Redwoods Until you have been up close and personal with a mammoth redwood tree you just don’t understand the majesty of them. My most recent encounter with them was in the Sequoia National … Continue reading From The Redwood Forests..
Moose…
Yankton SD – Small Town Amenities Small town America is a big part of the heart of the country and the Moose lodge is often the heart of the town. For my small town it is the Lions Club for … Continue reading Moose…
Mesa Verde…
Cortez, CO – Native American Ruins The one place where I feel the most connected to my native American roots is when I am walking through the ruins of Mesa Verde National Park near Cortez Colorado. I can almost feel … Continue reading Mesa Verde…
The Epitome of an American Entrepreneur…
East Orange, NJ – Menlo Park Edison Labs Thomas Edison was the epitome of the American Entrepreneur. His research laboratories in East Orange NJ gives a fascinating glimpse of the genius who holds over 1,000 patents. He seldom slept more … Continue reading The Epitome of an American Entrepreneur…
Old Time Country Store…
Urbandale, Iowa – Living History Farms The general store as shown above was the nerve center for most small communities in America. The first entrepreneurs were generally people who dared to pack up everything and move to the frontier. The … Continue reading Old Time Country Store…
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