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Free Republic

March 8, 2003 16 Comments

Free Republic Are you tired of the liberal media distorting the facts of our daily news? Are you tired of certain mainstream talking heads allowing their personal bias to distort the spin they put on the day's news. If you are, and would like to get a breath of fresh air, then today's FamSite is one for you.... continue reading...

Charlie’s Soapbox

March 7, 2003 1 Comment

Charlie’s Soapbox Many of you have heard of Charlie Daniels as the man who chased the Devil out of Georgia. I remember him as the uneasy rider. Whatever your memories of him, you have to admit that his is one to speak his mind and pull no punches. Today's FamSite looks at a side of Charlie Daniels that may su... continue reading...

An Iowa Soldier in the Civil War

March 3, 2003 No Comments

An Iowa Soldier in the Civil War Being able to look and see what our past was really like is one facet of the history of our country that can be very rewarding. The ability to read contemporary accounts of events and look at pictures can give a very "you are there" feeling to an event, and help one to unders... continue reading...

Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2003 No Comments

Valentine’s Day Memories of Valentine's Days in the past have brought fond memories to me in the last few days. I can remember trading cards with my schoolmates, having a party, singing songs, all innocent fun. But recently, it seems that political correctness is having an effect on how this holiday can be ... continue reading...

Fansites

February 11, 2003 No Comments

Fansites I remember growing up and writing fan letters to some of my favorite actors and television personalities. It was always hard to find where to write them, and even harder waiting for a response. Today's FamSite would have been a big help to me back then, and it will be a big help to you today. It ... continue reading...

Firehouse.com

January 28, 2003 No Comments

Firehouse.com Growing up, I wanted to be a fireman. I remember watching an old syndicated show called "Rescue 8", and pretended to fight fires and save buildings and rescue cats out of trees. But somehow I never got to be one. There are probably thousands of people who had the same dream. But our live took... continue reading...

The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation

January 13, 2003 No Comments

The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Learning to play a musical instrument in school helps children to develop not only an ear for music, but also the discipline to undertake a task and stick with it. The results of that discipline can last them all their lives, helping them as they grow into adulthood. But man... continue reading...

US Lighthouses

December 27, 2002 No Comments

US Lighthouses You have seen them before, if not in person, but in pictures. But have you ever wondered what they were for, or what mission they had. In case you don't know what I am talking about, it is the subject of the FamSite today. The topic is lighthouses, and the site is called U.S. Lighthouses. ... continue reading...

The American Legion

November 26, 2002 No Comments

The American Legion It was 11th month, at the 11th minute of the 11th hour, of the 11th day in the year 1918 that a piece of paper was signed in a railroad car in France. That paper ended the conflict known as the Great War. It was also known as the War to End All Wars. History has since proven those names w... continue reading...

The Ogranic Gourmet

November 23, 2002 No Comments

The Ogranic Gourmet As we approach Thanksgiving, the smells of stuffing, roasting turkey, and vegetables are undoubtedly filling houses all over the country. The traditional Thanksgiving meal is well balanced, but the rest of the year we are a society that tends to eat and run, the faster the better it seems... continue reading...

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