commemorative statue

Edinburgh Castle

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August 15th 2009
Arose at 6:30 am. I learned how to set the alarm clock on my cell phone, after all this time - so I can awake in my cell/room without having to depend on John to knock on my door. Yea! It was raining this morning, John and I went in to Edinbrugh on the bus (30). THINGS I HAVE LEARNED ON THIS LEARNING CURVE SO FAR: 1. how to use alarm clock on cell phone 2. black shoes fit my feet much bet ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more