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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Monday, July 4, 2011
A Gentle Reminder for Independence Day
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Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
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The Declaration of Independence July 4 1776, by John Trumbull |
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Maryland - The Old Line State.
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| The state flag of Maryland was officially adopted in 1904 |
State motto: "Manly deeds womanly words" ( Fatti maschil, Parole femine)
The Maryland State government began when the 9th Provincial Convention adopted the first constitution of Maryland on November 8, 1776. On April 28, 1788, Maryland became the seventh state to ratify the federal Constitution.
October 1, 2001, the calico cat became the official cat of Maryland
Walking became the State Exercise of Maryland on October 1, 2008
The C&O Canal was proclaimed a national monument in 1961 and named a national historical park in 1971.
The C&O Canal Association sponsors a hikes on various weekend mornings throughout the year. www.candocanal.org/ www.mdvolks.org/
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Green Fountain Madness!!
St. Pat’s on the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida
www.jacksonvillelanding.com/st-pat 
The fountain on the North Lawn of the White House
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Maine, The Pine Tree State.
State Motto - I Direct (Dirigo)
The North Star in the State Flag of Maine represents the state motto, Dirigo.
The Maine State Museum manages the historical collections housed in Maine's capitol, known as the State House, and in the Blaine House, the home of Maine governors and their families.
Maine Fiberarts is a statewide arts nonprofit formed to support Maine fiber.
The Maine Lobster Festival is held in August. Unfortunately, since I can’t eat a butter-dipped Lobster, I think I’d really enjoy a Lobster Crate Race! Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Ohio, The Buckeye State.
The State of Ohio celebrates Ohio statehood on March 1. The reason for this is because the Ohio General Assembly met for the first time on this day in 1803. In reality, Ohio became a state on February 19, 1803, when President Jefferson endorsed the United States Congress's decision to grant Ohio statehood. www.ohiohistorycentral.org
Buckeyes Ohio State University's Brutus Buckeye
Of course the special thing about Ohio is the Airstream Factory tour!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Oregon, The Beaver State.
| State Motto - “She Flies With Her Own Wings” |
On November 9, 1857, the Constitution was approved by the vote of the people of Oregon Territory. The Act of Congress admitting Oregon into the Union was approved February 14, 1859.
The Oregon Blue Book is the state's official directory and fact book.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is home to the U.S. Navy's last non-nuclear, fast-attack submarine, the USS Blueback (SS-581).
http://www.omsi.edu/homeOregon has nearly 363 miles of public coastline made up of diverse terrain that changes from rugged cliffs to evergreen forests to Sahara-like dunes and boundless sandy beaches.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Massachusetts, The Bay State
State Motto: “By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty.” (Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem in Latin).
One of the original 13 states, Massachusetts joined the Union when it became the sixth state to ratify the new constitution on February 6, 1788.
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail. It has 16 nationally significant historic sites, including Boston's oldest building still in existence. Paul Revere purchased it in 1770 when he was 35 years old
The American Textile History Museum tells America’s story through the art, history, and science of textiles. The Museum offers textile classes!
The Boston cream donut was designated the official donut of Massachusetts in 2003 (Boston cream pie was adopted as the state desert in 1996).
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Kansas, The Sunflower State.
State Motto - " Ad astra per aspera."
(To the stars through difficulties.)
Kansas was admitted to the Union, as the 34th state, on January 29, 1861
First stop Atchison. The birthplace of Amelia Earhart and the most haunted town in Kansas! Going solo and facing down ghosts. So there!
I’ll be heading westbound on part of the the Santa Fe trail, to Dodge City where I plan to set a spell. A city with two pools!
I’m sure to zig and zag along the way looking at the painted barns celebrateilng 150 years of Kansas statehood.
By the way, The Geographical Center of the United States is located about two miles northwest of Lebanon in Kansas!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Michigan, The Great Lakes State.
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| The Michigan State Capitol |
State Motto -
"Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice"
"If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.”
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| Inside the Capitol Building |
On January 26, 1837, Michigan joined the Union as the nation's 26th state.
Time to be a passenger.
The
A
uthentic Crossroads Village is the
home of The Huckleberry Railroad and the Genesee Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat.
And I’ll drive the Great Lakes Circle Tour, a scenic road system connecting all of the Great Lakes.
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