“Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.” ~Captain John Parker Captain Parker was a farmer and an American soldier and was the one who said these famous words. This was on April 19th, 1775, when several hundred British troops went on a mission to seize a Patriot armory. They marched […]
The United States Constitution states according to Amendment I: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. The United States of America is […]
Life is one of the most precious things we have in this world. Unfortunately, people don’t always regard it as precious. For some, life means nothing. This is a sad thing to realize, because God holds life in the highest regard for everyone in this world. Thankfully, most people can stand up for their lives and can speak out, but […]
One thing I enjoy doing when I actually have free time is to watch YouTube. There are so many interesting channels to watch, and you have a variety of content at your fingertips. There are covers, lifestyle vlogs, trip and adventure vlogs, beauty videos, inspirational videos, and just those that are pure entertainment. To name a few of my favorite: […]
You know that feeling. The one when you feel so unmotivated to do what you love because you are so tired from life. That is exactly how I felt last week, and I know everyone goes through it. When I get like this, I honestly take a day off from life so I can recuperate. This is what I do […]
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” —Helen Keller I love this quote, and it’s so true. My friends have always teased me that I am a homebody for as long as I can remember. I always laugh when they say this, because it is true that I love being home. Home is where my friends and family are, […]
There is always controversy about those in authority. It doesn’t matter if it’s the Queen of England, a Czar, or the President of the United States; there is always controversy. Recently, there has been so much hatred for our current President. I feel so sad that this has been happening. It’s not right. Even though you may not like who […]
There’s an event at Musser Park this weekend! I am participating in the Lancaster East Side Market, featuring Photos by Emily on June 17th. The Market is open from 10 am to 2pm. I will be selling my original matted nature photography prints and my original special design prints. Please come by and say hi. I hope to see you there. […]
Walking through the grass, I read the names on the stones. Some of them had flowers placed or planted all around, and many had flags. They are the same names I read every year on Memorial Day and on my brother’s birthday. The same thing I do every year. I walk through the graveyard to visit his grave; and as […]
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