February 21, 2011
by jennifer
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celebrate their birthdays this month. One carried the weight of the world on his shoulders, making up new rules to the “game” of war as he went along. Spending years away from home and hearth, little time with his wife … Continue reading
December 2, 2010
by jennifer
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In many ways this is a Thanksgiving post, but I intentionally chose to save it for now. I’ve been thinking about how we pause on Thanksgiving day to take note of the Pilgrims who first settled in what would become … Continue reading
July 24, 2010
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July 24th is Pioneer Day in Utah, a celebration of the arrival of the Mormon pioneers in the Great Salt Lake valley. Some of my ancestors crossed the plains, and I’ve been thinking about them this week, thinking about their … Continue reading
July 6, 2010
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This evening our family sat together and read the entire text of the Declaration of Independence. We talked about the fundamental principles embodied in it, explained some of the 27 grievances against King George III, and felt the power of … Continue reading
May 17, 2010
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A few of you asked which history book I was reading when I posted about the power of history recently. Having completed the book, I wanted to share it with you and share my thoughts about it. The book is … Continue reading
May 4, 2010
by jennifer
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All my life I have loved history. It was my major in college. I learned a lot there, not just about history but also about historians. I learned about historians who wrote about things they loved, things they respected and … Continue reading
