Of all the stories from the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Trenton remains my favorite.  Something about it just gets me every time.  It seems to epitomize the stuff of which that generation was made.  Endurance and sacrifice are two attributes that immediately come to mind.  I never cease to marvel at how they [...]

Today is February 22nd.  It’s the 278th anniversary of the birth of George Washington.  I call that cause for celebration. The more I read about him, the more I respect him.   Sure, he was just a man, imperfect.  But he was absolutely essential to the formation of the United States of America.  He’s on my [...]

Today marks 201 years since Abraham Lincoln’s birth.  While we have a national holiday to celebrate the births of our two great presidents, both with February birthdays, we celebrate each one separately in our family.  Valentines Day is sandwiched between two birthday parties in this house! February 12th is Mr. Lincoln’s day.  We get out [...]

Our family has a special tradition every February 12.  We eat hoecakes (otherwise known as corn cakes).  Corn cakes is probably a better term, but my children love the name hoecakes.  The name is a result of these cakes being cooked over a fire on the end of a hoe. This was one of Abraham [...]

While this book wouldn’t likely be classified as children’s literature, it is today’s designated reading in our home. For today is February 12th.  Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. And this book is hauntingly beautiful.  I cannot read it without feeling humbled, reverent, grateful. I saw this book for the first time during my senior year in college.  [...]