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Posted in American Countryside Pennsylvania

John Burns & The Battle at Gettysburg

Imagine hitting the age to retire and then deciding to volunteer for the army.  That is what John Burns did.  The military rejected him. but…

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Posted in American Countryside Kentucky

The Ride of Jack Jouett

You no doubt have heard of Paul Revere.  However, you’ve probably not heard of Jack Jouett.  When you hear the two stories, you’ll wonder why…

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Posted in American Countryside Kentucky

The Advance of the British

It was June of 1881 and British troops were advancing on the home of future president Thomas Jefferson – in fact, they were under a…

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Posted in American Countryside Kentucky

Jack Jouett

There’s a good chance you’ve not heard of Jack Jouett, ravensjerseyssmall yet he may have been the man who saved some of the founding fathers…

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Posted in American Countryside South Dakota

The Good Shepherd

In the Bible, Jesus is referred to as “The Good Shepherd” who is willing to lay down his life for his sheep.  Today’s feature is…

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Posted in American Countryside South Dakota

Afflicted With a Debilitating Illness

At first glance, today’s story will seem to be one of little hope.  Yet, there hope and it’s coming from the livestock industry for people…

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Posted in American Countryside California

The Name Behind the Tsukamoto School

The Tsukamoto school in Sacramento is a place of triumph.  Some may not know the story behind the name, but when you dig deeper, you…

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Posted in American Countryside California

A Smaller Than Normal Home

When Marielle arrived in Arkansas, she found her new home must have been constructed for a group of second graders.  It was a humorous incident…

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Posted in American Countryside California

Bob Fletcher, Hero

Bob Fletcher is a hero to many around Sacramento.  When others were wronged, he stepped in to make things right – giving of his time…

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Posted in American Countryside California

Selling a Car for $5

Why would anyone sell a perfectly good car for just five dollars?  It was the sad truth that was happening in many areas around Sacramento…

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