Rin Tin Tin
16/11/25 07:14 Filed in: Animal Kingdom
Growing up Rin Tin Tin was a name just about every child could have heard mentioned. The epitome of a valiant and smart dog. Rin Tin Tin was an icon within Hollywood and movies yet also a dog found in the chaos of war in World War I in Europe.
I did find the story of how Rin Tin Tin was adopted and came to the U.S. to become a legend. Please read about the ultimate military do who was a star.
I did find the story of how Rin Tin Tin was adopted and came to the U.S. to become a legend. Please read about the ultimate military do who was a star.
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Veteran's Day 2025
Yesterday was Veteran's Day. It was a somber day for various reasons, one that we had to say goodbye to Dervish (more about that in another post).
I did come across this article recognizing 5 important battlefields to visit. Bob and I have visited all five.
Yorktown Battlefield (Yorktown, VA)
Ft. McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (Baltimore, MD)
Ft. Sumter (Charleston, SC)
Antietam National Battlefield (Sharpsburg, MD)
Gettysburg National Military Park (Gettysburg, PA)
I did come across this article recognizing 5 important battlefields to visit. Bob and I have visited all five.
Yorktown Battlefield (Yorktown, VA)
Ft. McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (Baltimore, MD)
Ft. Sumter (Charleston, SC)
Antietam National Battlefield (Sharpsburg, MD)
Gettysburg National Military Park (Gettysburg, PA)
Roman Roads
10/11/25 08:53 Filed in: History
All roads lead to Rome…read about this may be true more than we think!
An international research team has created a new map of the Roman Empire — and it expands the ancient road network by more than 60,000 miles (100,000 kilometers).
The saying goes, of course, that "all roads lead to Rome." But while it's true that many of the Empire's major cities were linked via main roads to the capital, the secondary roads in the network had not been studied in depth, said Tom Brughmans, an archaeologist at Aarhus University in Denmark and co-author of a study describing the roads.
An international research team has created a new map of the Roman Empire — and it expands the ancient road network by more than 60,000 miles (100,000 kilometers).
The saying goes, of course, that "all roads lead to Rome." But while it's true that many of the Empire's major cities were linked via main roads to the capital, the secondary roads in the network had not been studied in depth, said Tom Brughmans, an archaeologist at Aarhus University in Denmark and co-author of a study describing the roads.
Ira Francis Lansberry
09/11/25 14:53 Filed in: Family
I found a photo in Ancestry.com that I had not seen before. It is a photo of my great-grandfather on my mother's side in the Lansberry side that I had not seen before. He is 28 years old here and with his two brothers and his mother. He is in the middle, right behind his mother, Eliza Jane Gravenor (1832-1907).
His name is Ira Francis Lansberry, born in Ghent, Kentucky, Carrolton area. Now a very lower middle class area along the river east of Louisville Kentucky. We drove through there. He married Frankie Belle Martin and moved to Fullerton, NE. I have photos of my great grandmother, his wife, at an older age and I met her when I was quite young. She died in Cheyenne, WY. I will have to do more exploration of information about him when I can.
His name is Ira Francis Lansberry, born in Ghent, Kentucky, Carrolton area. Now a very lower middle class area along the river east of Louisville Kentucky. We drove through there. He married Frankie Belle Martin and moved to Fullerton, NE. I have photos of my great grandmother, his wife, at an older age and I met her when I was quite young. She died in Cheyenne, WY. I will have to do more exploration of information about him when I can.
Unlucky 13
07/11/25 16:28 Filed in: Folk Tales
Why is the number 13 considered unlucky and often feared by many? Is it due to the Nordic stories around the god, Loki? Or is it due to Jesus sharing the Last Supper with 12 Disciples?
This gathering of possibilities in an article will give one "food for thought". My phone number has a 13 in it so am I unlucky too?
This gathering of possibilities in an article will give one "food for thought". My phone number has a 13 in it so am I unlucky too?
Jack-O-Lantern Halloween
31/10/25 07:55 Filed in: Holiday
Who is Jack in the carving of pumpkins to make Jack-o-Lanterns for Halloween? Where did this come from which you can learn here…
An old Irish folktale tells the story of Stingy Jack, a miserable drunkard who played tricks on family, friends, and even the devil. One day, he tricked the devil into climbing a tree, then placed crosses around the tree trunk so the devil couldn’t get down. After Jack made the devil promise not to take his soul when he died, he removed the crosses.
When Jack died, St. Peter denied him entrance to heaven, but the devil kept his promise and didn’t take his soul. Jack was destined to wander forever in the darkness between heaven and hell, but he asked the devil how he could live with no light. The devil tossed him a live coal from the flames of hell to help him light his way. Jack placed it in a hollowed-out turnip, and ever since that day, Jack has roamed the earth without a resting place, with only the makeshift lamp to light his way.
Many folklore tales are based on the need to explain some natural phenomenon or give a warning for safety, and Jack’s tale explained the luminous natural shimmerings found hovering over swampy ground at night, caused by spontaneous combustion of gases formed by rotting organic matter. The glowing fog was considered to be a sighting of Jack as he roamed the darkness with his turnip lamp.
An old Irish folktale tells the story of Stingy Jack, a miserable drunkard who played tricks on family, friends, and even the devil. One day, he tricked the devil into climbing a tree, then placed crosses around the tree trunk so the devil couldn’t get down. After Jack made the devil promise not to take his soul when he died, he removed the crosses.
When Jack died, St. Peter denied him entrance to heaven, but the devil kept his promise and didn’t take his soul. Jack was destined to wander forever in the darkness between heaven and hell, but he asked the devil how he could live with no light. The devil tossed him a live coal from the flames of hell to help him light his way. Jack placed it in a hollowed-out turnip, and ever since that day, Jack has roamed the earth without a resting place, with only the makeshift lamp to light his way.
Many folklore tales are based on the need to explain some natural phenomenon or give a warning for safety, and Jack’s tale explained the luminous natural shimmerings found hovering over swampy ground at night, caused by spontaneous combustion of gases formed by rotting organic matter. The glowing fog was considered to be a sighting of Jack as he roamed the darkness with his turnip lamp.
Ready For Halloween
The good witches and pretty princesses are ready for the 2025 Halloween time. School is having 'trunk or treat'. It is a time to wear lipstick of the ghoulish colors and have a showy attitude. Have a look…
For Fun Inspector Clouseau
26/10/25 12:12 Filed in: Current Affairs
The Louvre Museum recently had a brazen heist of royal jewelry worth millions of dollars. These were very historical pieces that were taken within 7 minutes of activity.
One thing I loved was a photo taken of a very dapper youngish man in the crowd by the police. He was dressed as one would not usually see in many settings. One for the ages and the article by the AP about this heist.
One thing I loved was a photo taken of a very dapper youngish man in the crowd by the police. He was dressed as one would not usually see in many settings. One for the ages and the article by the AP about this heist.
Look Up Colorful Sunrise
22/10/25 18:52 Filed in: Berlin Community | Photography
One can tend to get wrapped up in details that aren't exciting then miss looking up at the beauty of the morning or day.
A oolorful sunrise this morning, so much of a mix of colors with the mist on the ground too.
Appalachia
19/10/25 16:15 Filed in: History
