by Linda | Jun 17, 2008 | This & That
Here I am in Denver–my flight was late leaving DC because of weather, so I missed my connection home to Spokane. I have no luggage, and no pajamas, and it’s too late to shop. (Or, at least, I’m too tired.) I’m trying to be philosophical about...
by Linda | Jun 15, 2008 | This & That
I think we’re in for a dandy lightning storm tonight, here in Virginia. I do love a rollicking good storm. 🙂 Last night, the whole sky lit up. Call me crazy, because I hope it happens again.I promised an update on the day’s activities, and here it is. We...
by Linda | Jun 15, 2008 | This & That
I’m writing this on my laptop, on Jim and Gladys Lael’s screened sunporch. Doris and I drove down from Manassas yesterday, after stopping off to mail home all my new Civil War books. THAT was, literally, like losing a hundred pounds!Of course it’s...
by Linda | Jun 13, 2008 | This & That
Different names for the same battle–which took place in Maryland.Today was an easier day, in terms of hiking and heat, but it sure seemed long. Cousin Doris and I leave the hotel with the tour group at 7:30 am, and tonight was typical: we didn’t get back...
by Linda | Jun 12, 2008 | This & That
A year ago today, I lost my beloved father, so he was on my mind all day today, as I explored Gettysburg with the tour group. The weather was slightly cooler than yesterday’s, so that was good.Although all the other battlefields on this trip are new to me,...
by Linda | Jun 11, 2008 | This & That
Those are the battlefields we visited today. It is VERY hot in Virginia, and my hair and t-shirt were absolutely soaked. I had to sit a couple of the sites out on the air-conditioned bus-tomorrow is Gettysburg, and I want to be in top form for that. Here’s my...
