July 25, 2011
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Now for a quick review of the third book I’ve finished recently about Abraham Lincoln. Written by William J. Wolf in the 1950′s, this book is now out of print but was worth finding. The subject is the religion of … Continue reading
July 11, 2011
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After finishing Team of Rivals I still wanted to read more about Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln at Gettysburg was next on my list. This book was tiny in comparison, around 200 pages. I learned some really interesting things from this book. … Continue reading
February 22, 2010
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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 … Continue reading
February 12, 2010
by jennifer
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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 … Continue reading
February 12, 2010
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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 … Continue reading
February 12, 2010
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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, … Continue reading
November 2, 2009
by jennifer
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In our home, 2009 has been the Year of the Penny. Why? Well, I happen to love history, especially American History, and so there are just some dates I pay attention to, like February 12, 1809. Anybody know what happened … Continue reading
