Imagine the energy our modern world spends on vapid reality stars who are garnering fame to sell books, weight loss drugs, beauty cream - anything. Why bother with them, when history offers such more intriguing figures.
Reflect on the life of a soldier hundreds of years ago, and now. Give quiet thanks for their sacrifice.
Home of the brave. During a speech, it was reminded that if you see a hair of gray with a military cap on, know that in their younger years, they stormed the beaches, they scoured through jungles. Far from all familiar and loved, they fought for freedom. They deserve this time of recognition and gratitude.
To all veterans and to the families who have made such sacrifices, the words you cannot hear enough: thank you.
Now, for a bit of time traveling. Putting on her Sunday's best.
Fresh baked rolls out of the Dutch oven.
Cranberry sauce and potato leek soup on stand-by to nourish hungry volunteers and servicemen and women. Butternut squash and potatoes were nearby. All, making my mouth water.
Apple crisps ready for the oven.
Event goers could enjoy refreshments in the Black Horse Tavern, including slices of apple pie, pumpkin cake and apple cake, and hot mulled cider, $1 each for all.
The sign on the mantelpiece declared, 'Hard Times in Jersey." Indeed.
The garden, thriving in summer, now just a ghost of the season's past.
Wood for winter fires to keep home, body and soul all warm.
Lincoln spoke to the room about how horribly divided we are. Sound familiar?
On my long "to read" list is Bloody Crimes, James L. Swanson's tale of the chase to apprehend Confederate president Jefferson Davis after Lincoln's assassination and the nearly three week funeral that brought Lincoln's body back Springfield. His book "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer" was 'can't put it down' material for me.
Thanks to the Bergen County Historical Society for putting on yet another thought-provoking, introspective event.
I absolutely love looking at kitchens past. Imagine! Cooking over a big, open fire. Trying to provide a multi-course meal? Oy. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the photos. I love these little adventures of yours.
Thanks, glad you are enjoying the photos!
ReplyDeleteI too find it intriguing, and always go to investigate what they're cooking. The two women who regularly cook are even doing a video on foods the Pilgrims ate, I understand.
To think how inconvenient many today find cooking or food preparation. I know many people who say it's too much work or time spent to cut up veggies for a salad in the morning to bring for an office lunch. Compare that to the conditions in the photos.