Ruby Grace

10 Days Until We Embark

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August 1st 2009
Melisse and I are doing all those bits of minutiae one has to do before embarking on a journey. We have lists and lists "to do". Some things are simple like picking up an audio cable so I can plug my first generation iPod into my car stereo. Others are more daunting such as making out a will in case... So the house is starting to be partially shut down. We are fortunate that our niece and her husb ... read more

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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