California

Days 23-24-25-26

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October 9th 2009
October 8, 2009 When our oldest son Billy was about 5 years old he was given a new soccer ball which he loved. One afternoon we drove to Castle Island to walk around and get an ice cream. When we got there we warned him not to play with the ball near the water. Of course he kicked the ball and it went right off the path into the deep end, impossible to retrieve! He was bereft. Even today if you ... read more

North America » United States » Oregon

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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