Will take off to have some fun time today but will be home in time for my afternoon session with history. Have almost finished the Journals of Lewis and Clark. They are on their way back. It was downright uncomfortable to read about their experiences in what is now Washington State. Had to shiver as they described the cold and dampness not to mention the problem they had with fleas. Would have thought the fleas would have fled that kind of climate.:)
My other historical reading deals with the Civil War. That has to be one of the saddest stories of our country. Being a native Virginian I know the northern Virginia area quite well. What really strikes at my heart is the fact that we drive freely from north to south everyday but back then when the soldiers met they tried to kill each other.
History seems to be filled with that particular scenario. How sad.
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