First posted November 27, 2008 Today we travel back in time to view a proclamation by the Continental Congress. Following the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress recognized the need to give thanks for delivering the country from war and into independence. Congress issued a proclamation on October 11, 1782: By the United States in Congress […]
First posted March 19, 2009 I traveled for a long time last night and managed to cover a lot of territory. Some of it was exciting, some inspiring, some sentimental and some just made me smile. A lot. I started with the incredible sounds of Il Divo andAmaging Grace. I just recently discovered this group when a friend sent […]
Did you go out and enjoy a Chik-Fil-A meal? I did along with an estimated other 600,000 people. The place I frequented was wall to wall people and long lines at the drive through. Over on the mainland down here, it’s quite hot this time of year. There was outdoor seating, but after checking out […]
Today I’m traveling to South Dakota to visit the Bear Soldier Tribal Orchard. Edy’s Fruit Bars has partnered with the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation to develop Communities Take Root, a program to provide fresh fruit orchards in dozens of communities across the United States. This is not about just planting a few fruit trees. […]
It’s good. Very good. I’m enjoying going over to the mainland on my nightly travels. Working the night shift is so much better than my Baylor days. I have a really good team. My techs are the best in the building. Not only did I change shifts, I also changed units. I’m still on […]
Today we travel to Russia to see their ten commandments for Nations. After acknowledging the fact that Moses gave us the Ten Commandments to guide our personal lives 3000 years ago, the writer gives us his version geared to the nations of the world. 1. Thou shalt not kill nations 2. Thou shalt not steal from […]
I’ve found the ideal hotel for a seaman on a limited budget. It’s actually a good place for all travelers, but after spending ten years at sea, these hotels give me the “just like home” feeling. It’s the micro hotel and two examples are The Jane Hotel and The Pod Hotel The Pod Hotel offers […]
No, I don’t mean the Dominican Republic. We’re stopping at a small island named Dominica. Dominica is a nature lover’s paradise in miniature. This little island nation is only 16 miles wide by 29 miles long and nearly two-thirds of it is covered by some of the most pristine rain forest in the world. Dominica has […]
I stayed at the Ramada Bayside in New Port Richey, FL when I spent a week on the mainland last month. I checked it out on the web before making my reservations. Very nice looking rooms and facility. Well, I have to hand it to the photographer. The pictures were amazing considering what I encountered […]
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason […]