Author Archives: vanbraman

Bridge Paintings

Posted on November 25, 2019 by vanbraman

I like to take pictures of bridges and have posted many of them throughout the years on either Facebook or here in Braman’s Wanderings. Two of my favorite bridge pictures have also been turned into paintings. I really like this … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving in July?

Posted on November 24, 2019 by vanbraman

There is of course much debate about when the first true Thanksgiving was. Was it in November of 1621, or was it just simply a spontaneous harvest festival? Was it in July 1623 when they set a feast of Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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