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Monthly Archives: May 2010
The True Meaning of Memorial Day
In the years following the Civil War, many from both the Confederate and Union sides, decorated the graves of the fallen soldiers with flags and flowers. On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, of the Grand Army of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Mark Ellis, Memorial Day, Moina Michael, patriotic, Petersham MA, Waterloo NY
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Barefoot or Bearfoot?
Many think central Massachusetts is a cultural wasteland, but that is just so not true. They are lots of good things happening — you may just have to search a little harder to find them. 1794 Meeting House in New … Continue reading
Antique Show or Flea Market –You decide!
The Brimfield Show starts today! What is Brimfield? Well to start with it’s a small town in Massachusetts, south of Warren, west of the more famous Sturbridge and east of Palmer and Monson — so yes, right, another small town … Continue reading
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Tagged antique, antique show, Brimfield, Brimfield MA, clamber hill, fleamarket, Sturbridge
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When it’s hot–go for the water!
No, not the beach–the water. About a year ago I purchased a book “Waterfalls of Massachusetts, An Explorer’s Guide to 55 Natural Scenic Wonders” by Joseph Bushee Jr. I bought this book at Trail Head in Orange MA which is … Continue reading
