Monthly Archives: May 2011

Cattle Drives Across the Mississippi

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

Over the weekend I finished reading Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America by John M. Barry.  It is amazing how similar some of the tactics in use today were those used in 1927 … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical tidbits, Recommended Reading | Leave a comment

The New Madrid Fault and the Mississippi River

Posted on May 14, 2011 by admin

Ravaging floods are not the only disasters to occur along the Mississippi River.  Centered in the boot heel region of Missouri along the Mississippi River is the New Madrid Fault line.  Between December 16, 1811 and late April of 1812 … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical tidbits, Recommended Reading | Leave a comment

The Mighty Mississippi River

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin

As we watch the devastation along the Mississippi River through the media we feel helpless knowing that when the river crests flood waters will remain for days.  We have seen it before and will see it again.  The Mississippi River … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical tidbits, Recommended Reading, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Weddings

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin

Wasn’t the Royal Wedding absolutely smashing?  I especially loved the wedding gown with lace handmade in the traditional manner.  I mused over the fact that Kate’s wedding was so different and yet so much like weddings on the American frontier. … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical tidbits, Uncategorized | Leave a comment