The fictional village of Deer Run is the setting for the Deer Run Saga. And since Christmas was not generally celebrated in Colonial New England, … [Read more...] about The Thanksgivings in Deer Run
Road to Deer Run
Wedding of Another Prince
In celebration of Prince Harry’s wedding to an American, it seems an appropriate time to remember another British Prince who married an … [Read more...] about Wedding of Another Prince
Thanksgiving Tips from the Deer Run Saga
With one hand in a cast from surgery, I am re-running a Thanksgiving post from a few years past. Hope you enjoy! If you are blessed … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Tips from the Deer Run Saga
Staying Warm in Colonial America
As I lay in bed in 2017 with the thermostat set in the low 70’s, I ponder the plight of our Colonial American forebears. They were just as in need of … [Read more...] about Staying Warm in Colonial America
The Surrender at Saratoga that Changed the World
The battle continued to go poorly and rumors filtered through the hospital tent. "We're outnumbered. Our mates kept shootin,' but they … [Read more...] about The Surrender at Saratoga that Changed the World
240th Anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga
September 19, 1777: Saratoga, New York State A dead soldier lay on top of him, but William was too weak to push him off. Was … [Read more...] about 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga