Seeking beauty among the endless books at a used book sale, I ran across this treasure. But since "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" (and in the reading and the mind of the reader), and since this was written in the twentieth century, I was skeptical. What a thrill to discover that the … Continue reading Review of 1000 Beautiful Things by Arthur Mee
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Highlighting 2 organizations that support Veterans
To all the Veterans that have served this country, thank you immensely for your service. And to all the creative, kind organizations that support our veterans, I want to give you all a shout out! Here are only 2 that I have learned about in the last few months. There must be hundreds more--I hope … Continue reading Highlighting 2 organizations that support Veterans
The Writer and the Lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
The national anthem of the United States is heard so often, most Americans have memorized it. To get the true meaning of the lyrics, written by Francis Scott Key, I need to concentrate on the poetic words of the song, and use a little imagination. The "Star Spangled Banner" Flag O say can you see, … Continue reading The Writer and the Lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Celebrating our beloved Veterans, and Veterans Day
Most Appreciated Today I express my sincere appreciation and admiration for the many veterans who selflessly served our country in the past. Thank you to the veterans of today, for your service. Your sacrifice, and your contributions to our national security, are not only appreciated, but are a godsend. Thank you, Harold Williams. And thank … Continue reading Celebrating our beloved Veterans, and Veterans Day
Leap Day, Astronomy and Calculations: Human and Divine
The length of a year is based on how long it takes a planet to revolve around the Sun. Earth takes about 365.2422 days to make one revolution around the Sun,” Tavernier wrote. “That’s about six hours longer than the 365 days we typically include in a calendar year,” he added. As a result, to … Continue reading Leap Day, Astronomy and Calculations: Human and Divine