Tallships in Tacoma

Last summer, around the 4th of July (an apparently auspicious date here) there was a festival of old-time ships in the harbour. I found it mystifying that the USA built a replica of the Bounty, a ship most notably associated with my part of the world, but there it was flying the Stars and Stripes.

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August 9th 2009
Where Am I Now? All good things must come to an end, or so I’ve heard. Personally I think this is bunk as good things just meld into less good things when you’re too lazy to do anything about it. It’s all about making the best of where you are and what you’re doing, and, when it comes down to it, knowing when to say “hey, stop it, I’m changing things up”. To be fair, I have had a pr ... read more

North America » United States » Washington » Seattle

Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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