Monthly Archives: April 2017

Now He Belongs to the Ages

Posted on April 14, 2017 by vanbraman

The words “Now He Belongs to the Ages” were spoken 152 years ago by Edwin Stanton. There is some question as to the exact words that Secretary of War Stanton uttered, but the alternates are very similar. The words were … Continue reading →

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Stop and Smell the Roses

Posted on April 13, 2017 by vanbraman

Sometimes you need to just stop and smell the roses. Especially if they are very fragrant. I have a yellow rose bush that has very fragrant roses. If the temperature is just right and the wind is blowing in the … Continue reading →

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