Monthly Archives: November 2007

Thanksgiving and “True Religion”

A few months after his inauguration, George Washington issued “Presidential Proclamation Number One”, declaring his first Thanksgiving as the first President.   In that proclamation, he said some pretty impressive things: …to be devoted by the People of these States to … Continue reading

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Good-Bye Bessie Mae

  Bessie Mae Evans died last week in Alabama.  She was a 63-year-old black woman from a little town called Camp Hill.  She had numerous health issues, and a heart of gold.  She was step-mother to my bride Deb.  Most … Continue reading

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