Posted by in history, Just A Thought, legends In the year 596, Pope Gregory sent Augustine to England from Rome to spread the word of Christianity. The Romans no longer ruled Europe and much of the north was run over with robbers and barbarians. Augustine and his monks landed in Kent, England. They feared what the pagan king might do to them. But…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, history, Just A Thought Many consider Valentine’s Day a tribute to love, while others think of the massacre. But did you know there was a St. Valentine? He’s the patron of lovers, but who was he really? In the third century there was a priest named Valentine who lived in Rome. He was put in prison because he helped…Read more »
I was impressed by this lovely lady from history for her advocate of the poor. Margaret was born in 1045 and raised in the Hungarian court. At the age of twelve, she was sent to the English court of Edward, but when the Normans invaded England, her family and her tried to return to Hungary.…Read more »
Posted by in history, Just A Thought, tasty treat An interesting fact about Lent and the pretzel: Today I learned that pretzels were first baked during Lent because they can be made with only water, flour, and salt. The shape came from a posture of prayer with arms crossed and hands on opposite shoulders. A monk made the dough into this shape, and the…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, art work, history, Uncategorized Ever wondered the meaning behind Native American face paint? Well, here it is. Black means victory & success Red stands for beauty, faith, & happiness White means sharing, purity, & light Yellow stands for intellect & determination Green means nature, harmony, & healing Blue stands for wisdom & intuition Purple is a sacred color and…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, Fabulous Photos, history, Uncategorized Pt. Defiance is a 760-acre park in Tacoma, WA that includes a zoo with two aquariums, beach access, jogging trails, and beautiful gardens. It began as a military reservation with Ft. Nisqually at one point. In 1888, President Grover Cleveland authorized the land to be used as a public park. The rose garden has an…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Fabulous Photos, history, Uncategorized I visited the town of Black Diamond, WA. It’s an old coal mining town. It’s a great country-styled town with a bakery, smoked meat shop, a great antique shop, and a historical museum. A little bit of history for you: In the early 1880’s, the Black Diamond Coal CO. of CA was depleting its supplies…Read more »
As a nurse, I was shocked to learn diseases once epidemic in the Middle Ages are returning with a vengeance. LA recently experienced an outbreak of typhus fever, a disease spread by infected fleas on rats. It is also transmitted by body lice. The louse feeds on a human that is infected with the bacteria,…Read more »
Posted by in Earth's wonders, gardens, history, Uncategorized The Norse people revered trees for their spiritual power. In ancient mythology, the giant ash tree was a source of knowledge. In Germany, a grove of sacred trees in Uppsala was a place of human and animal sacrifices. The Warden Trees throughout the Nordic region were guardians and sources of good fortune. The Celtics honored…Read more »
Some states have elected more than one flower type, but here the usual state flowers. Alabama: Camelia Arizona: Saguaro Cactus Blossom Arkansas: Apple Blossom California: California Poppy Colorado: Rocky Mountain Columbine Connecticut: Mountain Laurel Delaware: Peach Blossom Florida: Orange Blossom Georgia: Cherokee Rose Hawaii: Pua Aloalo …Read more »
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