#Antique Restoration in Pennsylvania

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Log Home Maintenance and Antique Restoration in Pennsylvania

When it comes to preserving the rustic charm of log homes in Pennsylvania, Livingston Enterprises stands as a beacon of expertise. Log homes are not just houses; they are a piece of history and a connection to our past. To maintain their beauty and functionality, regular maintenance is key.

The Importance of Log Home Maintenance

Log homes are vulnerable to the elements, particularly in Pennsylvania’s varying climate. To ensure they stand the test of time, homeowners must prioritize regular maintenance. Livingston Enterprises offers a comprehensive range of log home maintenance in Pennsylvania, including:

1. Cleaning and Staining: Over time, logs can become discolored due to weathering. Our experts clean and stain the logs to protect them from moisture, UV rays, and pests.

2. Chinking and Sealing: Proper chinking and sealing are essential to prevent drafts, water infiltration, and insect infestations. We use high-quality materials to keep your home well-insulated.

3. Repairs: From minor log replacements to major restoration work, our team has the skills to handle any repair job, ensuring your log home remains structurally sound.

Antique Restoration in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania boasts a rich history, with countless antique treasures hidden away in homes and barns across the state. At Livingston Enterprises, we understand the sentimental and historical value of these pieces and offer exceptional antique restoration in Pennsylvania.

The Art of Antique Restoration

Antique furniture, heirlooms, and artifacts require delicate care to bring them back to their former glory. Our antique restoration services include:

1. Furniture Restoration: Whether it’s a family heirloom or a vintage find, we breathe new life into antique furniture with expert repairs, refinishing, and reupholstery.

2. Artifact Preservation: Historical artifacts are irreplaceable. We employ conservation techniques to protect and restore these valuable pieces.

3. Woodwork and Finish Restoration: Our skilled craftsmen can restore the intricate woodwork and finishes on antique items, ensuring they look as stunning as they did in their prime.

In Pennsylvania, where history is etched into the landscape, Livingston Enterprises is your trusted partner in preserving the past. Whether you own a log home that needs TLC or possess antique treasures seeking restoration, our team combines expertise and passion to ensure these pieces endure for generations to come. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and breathe new life into your cherished possessions and log home.

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I can't understand why this stunning historic 1884 Victorian mansion in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania hasn't sold. (806 days on the market, and counting.) 7bds, 5ba, $665K.

The impressive home has been beautifully restored.

Check out the bar in the sitting room.

The dining room is lovely with its original fireplace and gold accented wood.

Amazing leaded glass arched doors.

The kitchen island is a gorgeous antique. The cabinets are perfect and it has glass doors to the garden.

Wow. It looks like they painted the drainboard sink, but it sure stands out in blue.

The primary bedroom is so regal looking. Love the feature wall and draperies over the alcove.

These doors open to reveal an en-suite.

This secondary bedroom looks just as lovely with it's own small alcove.

Incredible original stained glass.

I like that they didn't wallpaper the hall, b/c if you don't like their taste, it would be too much to redo.

Isn't this beautiful? A private pool and patio surrounded by a wall. That little pool house has a nice surprise.

It's a total man cave hangout.

In the lovely courtyard is this separate little house with a 1 bd. rental apt.

The carriage house is used for a business, so there's more rental income. What a great property packing a lot onto .27 acre of land.

Look at the architectural detail. The whole house is brick. I bet there are rooms up in this tower.

There are so many wonderful details.

If I had the money, I would definitely buy it.

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A Statue of Atlas Emerges From the Ruins of Sicily’s Ancient Temple of Zeus

In the fifth century B.C.E., 38 looming sculptures of the Titan stood guard at the structure.

After 20 years of restorations, a 26-foot-tall statue of Atlas is once again standing guard at the ancient Temple of Zeus in the city of Agrigento (once called Akragas) in Sicily.

The statue, created in the fifth century B.C.E., was one of roughly 38 similar Atlas monuments built into the temple. They stood in a line between columns with their arms raised, appearing to hold the holy structure upright.

In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan who rebelled in a war against Zeus. As punishment, he was forced to hold up the sky on his shoulders. Unlike the mythological Atlas, however, the stone likenesses were unable to hold up Zeus’ temple forever. Ultimately, earthquakes and other events caused the structure to crumble.

For many years, pieces of the statues were scattered around the site amongst other ancient ruins. In 1812, Charles Robert Cockerell, a prominent British architect, first identified one of the Titan’s giant sandstone heads during a visit to Agrigento. A century later, in 1920, archaeologist Pirro Marconi became the first person to attempt to reconstruct one of the Atlases, which is now housed in the Archaeological Museum of Agrigento.

The seeds of the current project began in 2004, when the Valley of the Temples park conducted a sweeping research campaign at the site. Experts cataloged 90 fragments from at least eight Atlas statues.

“The idea was to reposition one of these Atlases in front of the temple so that it may serve as a guardian of the structure dedicated to the father of the gods,” Roberto Sciarratta, the director of the Valley of the Temples park, tells the Guardian’s Lorenzo Tondo.

But rebuilding Atlas in a standing position was particularly challenging, as researchers couldn’t simply stack the pieces of the statue on top of one another. Instead, they attached the fragments to metal shelves, which are supported by a larger metal structure.

The restoration has faced scrutiny ever since officials first announced it several years ago.

“No archaeologist would endorse the use of ancient sculpture, no matter how fragmentary, to create a modern sculpture, even if the purpose is to highlight the site’s antiquity,” C. Brian Rose, an archaeologist at the University of Pennsylvania, told the New York Times’ Franz Lidz in 2020.

But officials like Renato Schifani, the Sicilian governor, think that the statue’s resurrection is a commendable feat.

“Today is an important day for Agrigento and for all of Sicily,” says Schifani in a statement, per Google Translate. “This stone giant of ancient Akragas, which after many years of studies and research we can observe in its natural position, is the heart of an important museum project of the entire area of ​​the Temple of Zeus."

By Julia Binswanger.

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1908 Mitchell Model G automobile restored in North Iowa wins 2024 AACA Zenith Award

KANAWHA – A 1908 Mitchell Model G restored at Anderson Restoration in Kanawha has won the “Restoration of the Year” award at an auto show in Pennsylvania. The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) has selected a 1908 Mitchell Model G as its 2024 Zenith Award winner. The AACA Zenith Award is the ultimate recognition that’s bestowed by AACA for outstanding and critically authentic automotive…

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Zahi Hawass Biography, Wikipedia, Age, Career, Networth

Zahi Hawass is a renowned Egyptian archaeologist and Egyptologist who has left an indelible mark on the world of Egyptology. With a career spanning decades, he has played a pivotal role in unearthing ancient treasures, promoting Egypt's rich heritage, and captivating audiences with his passion for the past. In this blog post, we will delve into the biography, Wikipedia, age, career, and net worth of Zahi Hawass, shedding light on his remarkable contributions to the field. Biography and Wikipedia: Zahi Hawass was born on May 28, 1947, in Damietta, Egypt. From a young age, his fascination with ancient Egypt sparked a lifelong pursuit of unraveling its mysteries. With an insatiable curiosity, Hawass dedicated himself to the study of Egyptology, eventually earning a Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Pennsylvania. His expertise and vast knowledge have led him to become a prominent figure in the field, earning him a well-deserved place on Wikipedia. The Zahi Hawass Wikipedia page provides an in-depth overview of his accomplishments, excavations, and contributions to Egyptian archaeology, making it a valuable resource for those interested in his work. Age and Career: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Zahi Hawass is 74 years old. Throughout his illustrious career, he has held several significant positions, including serving as the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities from 2002 to 2011. During this tenure, he oversaw various archaeological projects and initiatives, leaving an indelible mark on Egypt's historical preservation efforts. Hawass has been involved in numerous excavations and discoveries that have shed light on Egypt's ancient civilization. His work spans across iconic sites such as the Valley of the Kings, the Giza Plateau, and the Pyramids of Saqqara. Through his meticulous research and restoration efforts, Hawass has helped identify and safeguard countless artifacts and monuments, bringing Egypt's rich history to life. Net Worth: As a prominent figure in the field of Egyptology, Zahi Hawass's net worth reflects his significant contributions and accomplishments. However, specific details regarding his net worth are not readily available. Given his international recognition, television appearances, and extensive body of work, it is safe to assume that he has achieved financial success commensurate with his esteemed position in the field. Conclusion: Zahi Hawass's unwavering dedication to the study and preservation of ancient Egyptian history has made him a legend in the field of Egyptology. Through his excavations, academic research, and prominent roles in Egypt's archaeological institutions, he has unearthed the treasures of the past and shared them with the world. As we explore his biography, Wikipedia, age, career, and net worth, it becomes evident that Zahi Hawass's contributions have shaped our understanding of ancient Egypt, leaving an enduring legacy for future generations to admire and appreciate. Read the full article

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1951 White Moving Van This old truck has had an interesting history. It was first purchased by D.J. Jones Storage and Hauling of Shamokin, Pennsylvania and hauled household goods for many years. Then it was restored in 1989 by the second owner who spent a pile of money and added some “cool” 1980s touches. The running gear was updated and a Chevy 454 with a 400 turbo automatic transmission was installed. This owner lived in the van and traveled around the country selling antique toys at trade shows and swap meets. Then, it was owned by Stanley Cabinets, of Vidor, Texas, who repainted it. They swapped the 454 for a Chevy 427 crate engine. The seller claims to have owned the truck for 20 years, so they could be Stanley Cabinets. This van was set up as a camper, but the cabinets have since been removed. Scroll to see the original truck and more of this conversion. #builtnotbought #1951WhiteMovingVan #whitemovingvan #movingvan #movingtrucks #truckporn #dieselpower #truckstop #dieselporn #diesellife #diesel #logistics #truckstop #bigrig #cdl #freight #dieseltrucks #trucks #trucknation #truckin #cdljob #cdljobs #cdlhunter Follow @cdlhunter https://www.instagram.com/p/CWQrQU9reIs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Dawn Langley Pepita Simmons (probably 1922– 18 September 2000) was a prolific English author and biographer. Born as Gordon Langley Hall, Simmons lived her first decades as a male. As a young adult, she became close to British actress Dame Margaret Rutherford, who she considered an adoptive mother, and who was the subject of a biography Simmons wrote in later years. After sex reassignment surgery in 1968, Simmons wed in the first legal interracial marriage in South Carolina.

Simmons' parents were servants at Sissinghurst Castle, the English estate of biographer Harold Nicolson and his novelist wife, Vita Sackville-West. Simmons was born in Sussex as Gordon Langley Hall to Jack Copper, Vita Sackville-West's chauffeur, and another servant, Marjorie Hall Ticehurst, before they were married. Although she claimed to have been born with an unusual condition that resulted in the swelling of her genitals with the result that she was mistakenly identified as a boy, Charleston author Edward Ball's book Peninsula of Lies (2004) states that she was born male.

As a child, Simmons was raised by her grandmother and at one point visited the castle and met Virginia Woolf, Sackville-West's lover. Woolf made Sackville-West the subject of the novel Orlando: A Biography, which bears a striking resemblance to Simmons' own life story.

In 1946 Simmons emigrated to Canada. Still living as a man, she crew cut her hair and became a teacher on the Ojibway native reserve on Lake Nipigon, experiences from which were translated into the best-selling Me Papoose Sitter (1955)—the first of many published books.

After a stint as an editor for the Winnipeg Free Press, Simmons moved back to England in 1947, to teach theater at the Gregg School in Croydon, Surrey. She moved to the United States in 1950, and became the society editor for the Nevada Daily Mail in Missouri before moving to New York and working as the society editor of the Port Chester Daily Item. Shortly after moving to New York, Simmons met artist Isabel Whitney, beginning a friendship that would last until Whitney's death in 1962.

During this time, Simmons began a prolific writing career, including a series of biographies which covered personalities such as Princess Margaret (1958), Jacqueline Kennedy (1964), Lady Bird Johnson (1967), and Mary Todd Lincoln (1970) among many more. While living in Whitney's New York townhouse in the 1950s, Simmons was introduced to Margaret Rutherford and her husband Stringer Davis. Rutherford, interested in meeting Simmons to discuss a role in a possible adaptation of Me Papoose Sitter, became enamored with the young author and she and Davis agreed to serve as unofficial adoptive parents. Subsequently, Simmons and Whitney purchased a house in Charleston, South Carolina, though Whitney would die two weeks later, leaving Simmons the house and $2 million.

The mansion Simmons purchased with Whitney, was located in the Anson borough neighborhood of Charleston, a neighborhood known for housing the city's queer elite.[2][5] Simmons began restoring the house, and designed the interior with early American antiques and furniture by Thomas Chippendale. Much later, shortly before her death, her pursuit of Chippendale pieces brought her into contact with Edward Ball, a journalist whose family had owned a Chippendale-style commode, and who would later write a biography about her.

In her autobiographical books, Simmons said she was born intersex with ambiguous genitalia, as well as an internal uterus and ovaries, and was inappropriately assigned male at birth. Simmons underwent sex reassignment surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1968, carried out by Dr. Milton Edgerton.[5] In Ball's Peninsula of Lies, he disputes Simmons claim that she was intersex, suggesting instead that Simmons had male genitalia and was unable to bear children.

Simmons legally changed her name to Dawn Pepita Langley Hall, and became engaged to John-Paul Simmons, then a young black motor mechanic with dreams of becoming a sculptor. Their marriage on 21 January 1969 was the first legal interracial marriage in South Carolina, and the ceremony was carried out in their drawing room reportedly after threats to bomb the church.  After a second ceremony in England, the crate containing their wedding gifts was firebombed in Charleston, and Simmons received a ticket the next day when the charred remains were obstructing a sidewalk.

On 17 October 1971, her daughter, Natasha Margienell Manigault Paul Simmons, was born, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[5] Ball claims to have been told by John-Paul Simmons that Natasha was his child from another relationship, although "Natasha fervently believed Dawn was her mother".

After an intruder raped Simmons and broke her arm, the family moved to Catskill, New York.

In 1982, she divorced John-Paul Simmons, who had been abusive and suffered from schizophrenia.[5] After spending several years in Hudson, New York, she moved in with her daughter and three grandchildren, who had returned to Charleston.[2] In 1985, while back in Charleston, Simmons was featured as an extra in several scenes of ABC's miniseries North and South.

In her final years, Simmons developed Parkinson's disease, and died at her daughter's home on 18 September 2000.

In the 1987 film Withnail and I, set in 1969, the character Marwood reads a tabloid newspaper article about Gordon Langley Hall, entitled "I Had to Become a Woman".[8][9] Author Jack Hitt profiled Simmons in a 1996 episode of This American Life titled "Dawn".[10] Hitt, a native of Charleston, had grown up down the street from Simmons. From interviews, including with Simmons, Hitt assembled stories of her transsexuality, interracial marriages in the South, her rumoured voodoo powers, and rumoured hosting of a full-fledged debut for her chihuahua. Hitt expanded the piece for publication in the October 1998 GQ.

Saraband for a saint: A modern morality play in two acts (1954)

Me Papoose Sitter (1955)

The Gypsy Condesa (1958)

Princess Margaret (1958)

Golden boats from Burma: The life of Ann Hasseltine Judson, the first American woman in Burma (1961)

Peter Jumping Horse (1961)

The two lives of Baby Doe (1962)

Vinnie Ream: The story of the girl who sculptured Lincoln (1963)

Jacqueline Kennedy: A biography (1964)

The Sawdust Trail: The story of American evangelism (1964)

Dear Vagabonds: The story of Roy and Brownie Adams (1964)

Osceola (1964)

Mr Jefferson's Ladies (1966)

Lady Bird and her daughters (1967)

William, Father of The Netherlands (1969)

A rose for Mrs. Lincoln: A biography of Mary Todd Lincoln (1970)

Man into woman: a transsexual autobiography (1971)

All for Love (1975)

Rosalynn Carter: Her Life Story (1979)

Margaret Rutherford: A blithe spirit (1983)

The Two Worlds of Pearl S. Buck (1992)

She-Crab Soup (1994)

Dawn: A Charleston Legend (1995)

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Antiques carry a unique charm and historical significance that modern pieces often lack. Whether it's a family heirloom or a vintage market find, preserving these treasures requires expert care. In Pennsylvania, Livingston Enterprises stands out as a premier provider of antique restoration and furniture repairs. Our skilled artisans are dedicated to bringing your cherished pieces back to life with meticulous attention to detail and respect for their original craftsmanship.

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Five Years Apart by Jeff Terry Via Flickr: ...that's all that separates the antiquated "Pioneer" and the "William Mason," built five years later. The Pioneer was built in 1851, by the Union Works in South Boston, Massachusetts, and purchased by the Cumberland Valley Rail Road (CVRR), a regional railroad serving Southern Pennsylvania and Western Maryland. Constructed of wrought and cast iron, with copper boiler tubes and a wooden cab, the 12-1/2 ton Pioneer was used to pull short passenger trains, consisting of one to three cars, between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Maryland. It is known as a "2-2-2" type locomotive due to its two small wheels in front, two larger wheels driven by steam pistons for propulsion, and two small wheels at the back. Pioneer is also a "tank engine," meaning that it has no separate tender for fuel and water. Water to supply the boiler is carried in a tank at the rear, with space for the wood supply above. During the Civil War, the CVRR was an important line carrying supplies and Union troops to southern Pennsylvania and western Maryland -- and into northern Virginia. In 1862, troops under Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart raided Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and burned the engine house that protected Pioneer and several other locomotives. Some of these were destroyed, but the Pioneer escaped major damage and continued to serve the railroad until retired due to its diminutive size in 1901. In 1901 Pioneer began its second career as an operating relic, a career that lasted almost until its 100th birthday. Pioneer appeared at numerous historical commemorations, including the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 at St. Louis; the B&O Railroad’s 100th anniversary Fair of the Iron Horse; the Chicago World's Fair of 1933; and the Chicago Railroad Fair of 1948-49. In 1961, the Pennsylvania Railroad, which had absorbed the CVRR many years before, donated Pioneer to the Smithsonian, where it was displayed in the Arts & Industries Building. In 1963, the little engine came to the National Museum of American History, in time for the museum's grand opening the following year. In 2010, working extensively with curators and conservators of the National Museum of American History, the B&O Railroad Museum’s award winning restoration team began a yearlong project designed to stabilize and restore the locomotive to its appearance at the end of its operational life. Work included extensive repairs to flaking and damaged paint on the water tank, fenders, and wheels; removal of rust on exposed metal components; repair and replacement of missing and damaged metal components; and repainting that included meticulous hand painted detail, striping, and lettering. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore, Maryland.

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The Tragic Irony of the U.S. Capitol's Peace Monument

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The Tragic Irony of the U.S. Capitol's Peace Monument

After the storming of Congress in early January, some rioters were apparently surprised to learn that the mere “traffic circle” where they were being arrested was, in fact, the Peace Monument, and part of U.S. Capitol grounds. Mostly unnoticed on ordinary days, the ghostly, eroded statue at the end of Pennsylvania Avenue became a focal point in the news footage of the violent afternoon and remains an enigmatic emblem of its aftermath.

The Peace Monument, strangely enough, got its rocky start as a war memorial, in honor of lost Union sailors and marines. It was conceived by Adm. David Dixon Porter, a famous commander, who intended it for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, where he served as superintendent. He personally raised funds and, in 1871, commissioned the sculpture, even sketching out his own vision—and taking fire for it. Porter “knows more about the high seas than he does about high art,” one critic sniped.

An amalgam of classical allusions and Victorian funerary motifs, the sculpture remains something of a puzzle to modern eyes. “It’s a mishmash monument,” says Elise Friedland, a George Washington University scholar, who is researching a book about the capital city’s classical art and architecture.

At the top, which reaches around 44 feet, is the bookish muse of History, consulting a tome inscribed “they died that their country might live.” Another female figure, believed to be Grief, cries on History’s shoulder. Below gloats Victory; at her feet are cherubic versions of Mars and Neptune, toying with sword and trident.

Mars and Neptune frolic at Victory’s feet in the elaborate monument designed by a Union admiral.

(Gabriella Demczuk)

And where is the figure of Peace? Tacked onto the back of the sculpture like an afterthought.

Swept away by passion for his memorial project, Porter waited until his final fundraising efforts had all but capsized to share his plans with Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. The two men had a contentious relationship—Welles “served his country in its darkest hour with fidelity and zeal, if not with conspicuous ability,” Porter once wrote—and Welles vetoed Porter’s plan. The Naval Memorial, as it was called, would not sail to Annapolis after all, nor be installed at the academy. But Congress scrounged up funds and found a second-best spot, at the foot of Capitol Hill.

Sculpted by the prolific Maine native Franklin Simmons at his studio in Rome, the star-crossed monument was shipped to the District of Columbia in pieces and finished in 1877. The statue of Peace was in fact a last-minute addition, and faces the Capitol in an inexplicably topless state. (“Why is Peace naked?” Friedland wonders.) Peace was perhaps a political compromise, added to mollify former Confederates in Congress who weren’t eager to support a tribute to the Union cause. Porter shot off a note to the Architect of the Capitol: “If this statue don’t make members of Congress feel peaceful I don’t know what will.” A novelty in a city full of war memorials, this makeshift peace shrine was not formally dedicated or even quite finished; the design called for bronze dolphins that still haven’t surfaced.

Made of Carrara marble, a material as vulnerable to the elements as peace itself, the monument has not handled acid rain and pollution well. The human faces have blurred. A marble dove at Peace’s feet flew the coop long ago. Body parts have snapped off and been replaced. Making sense of the elaborate artwork has never been straightforward. “This is the issue with these allegorical monuments,” says University of Pittsburgh art historian Kirk Savage. “They can kind of mean anything.” It’s inevitable, he says, that the monument would “be appropriated for other reasons and uses.” (Besides, he adds, “it seems pretty easy to climb.”) In 1971, Vietnam War protesters scaled the monument and rested with flags at the top, looking like statues themselves. During the insurrection this past January, somebody slung a scarf around Victory’s neck and a guy wearing a cowboy hat and holding a bullhorn loomed over baby Mars, god of war.

The Peace Monument, in a photo taken between 1909 and 1919, once served as a streetcar stop.

(Library of Congress)

Contemporary peace memorials tend toward radical simplicity—an installation outside Oslo City Hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize is handed out, is a smile-shaped arc. But some artists see immense power in antique statuary. Krzysztof Wodiczko, who works with video projections and has beamed the faces of traumatized soldiers onto the Lincoln Memorial in New York City’s Union Square Park, says the Peace Monument’s human forms have a hold on us. “We have a special relationship to those statues. We identify with them. We animate them without knowing who they are. We want them to witness what we want to say. Sometimes we sit on their shoulders and put flags in their hands.”

In the days after the Capitol riot, a new face appeared at the Peace Monument: Brian Sicknick, the Capitol Police officer who died of injuries sustained in the mob attack. Mourners left photographs of him beside cut flowers and American flags. A cardboard sign said, “Rest in Peace.”

British troops torched the building during a chaotic 26 hours in the War of 1812. But the symbol of democracy stood

By Ted Scheinman

Twenty-six months after the United States declared war on Britain, 4,500 British troops under Maj. Gen. Robert Ross serve a humiliating defeat to U.S. forces at Bladensburg, Maryland. Ross orders the redcoats to march the six or more miles to Washington, D.C.

(Courtesy of Stephen Campbell)

President James Madison, who rode with the American troops at Bladensburg, leaves the field for the capital city but will promptly flee, as will his cabinet. About 90 percent of the population is gone by the time the enemy arrives.

( Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division)

Toward evening, American troops fire on British forces approaching the capital from the northeast, killing several soldiers and Ross’ horse. Still, the invaders prevail before nightfall and are able to raise the Union Jack over Capitol Hill.

(Sarin Images / Granger)

Inside the original Capitol, which was opened to Congress in 1800, British soldiers lay waste to the east side of the South Wing, home to the House of Representatives. The building is largely brick and sandstone, but they slather gunpowder paste on wooden supports and structures and ignite bonfires. The heat is so intense the roof falls in.

(Library of Congress)

In the North Wing (on the right of the diagram), soldiers burn the Library of Congress (3,000 volumes), torch the Senate chamber and topple marble columns. The heat nearly crumples exterior walls, some of which will be incorporated into a restored and expanded Capitol in coming decades.

(Library of Congress)

British Rear Adm. George Cockburn—who had wanted to burn far more of the city, before Ross declared private property off-limits—infamously stands atop the chair of the House speaker while whipping up his troops. But the occupation doesn’t last: A powerful rainstorm the next day prompts British troops to withdraw from the capital. Four months later, British and American delegates will sign the Treaty of Ghent, putting an official end to the war.

(Library of Congress)

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Deborah “Shoulder Scarf” Birx is so sorry she stood there in the White House briefing room with her thumb up her ass while Trump recommended drinking Clorox and lied about numbers of cases of COVID and masks and everything else about the virus for a year.

Lindsay “Little Lindsay” Graham bought himself a shiny new AR-15 so he can defend his house against marauding “gangs,” and probably because if you don’t own one of these things, they throw you out of the “base” on your pin-striped butt.

You remember the phrase, “there is no bottom” don’t you?  The idea, principally involving Donald Trump, that he couldn’t possibly go any lower than he just went with his latest tweet or his latest lie.  Well, I’ve got news for him.  He’s got competition.

Little Lindsay, for one.  Can you imagine this lame squeak-toy masquerading as a senator from South Carolina and his own personal assault rifle?  Don’t you wonder where he keeps it, so he can defend against all those “gangs” that are determined to steal all his antiques or take the brooch he inherited from his mommy, or whatever the hell else he thinks he’s defending?  Well, at least we know which gangs he’s not afraid of:  The Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys and the Three Percenters, because of course they’re they ones who were “kissing and hugging” the Capitol Police on January 6, according to Lindsay’s golf partner and Mar a Lago lunch-buddy.  Nothing to worry about from them, no sir.  We’re not afraid of those gangs, because, you know…they’re not Black.

But it was last night’s CNN special entitled “COVID War:  The Pandemic doctors speak out,” that takes the cake for this week’s How Low Can We Go Award.  What fucking war?  There was never a goddamned “war” on COVID!  You point to one thing this country did during the 12 months or so Trump and his administration were in charge that amounted to a “war.”  Did they institute a nation-wide campaign against the disease, one in which all 50 states and Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories would all be doing the same thing at the same time to fight the disease?  If anything even remotely resembling a national unified effort was undertaken, I must have missed it.

And the very idea of collecting these nincompoops in one place with the apparent purpose of asking them what really happened?  I mean, they had 365 opportunities between January of 2020 and January of this year on any given afternoon to pick up the phone and call CNN or the New York Times or MSNBC or the Washington Post or anybody for crying out loud and unburden themselves about what the hell was really going on inside the White House or the CDC or the DHS or the FDA, because that’s where they worked, or allegedly worked anyway.  Any one of them could have called a press conference out on Pennsylvania Avenue in sight of the White House and blown the whistle on the fucking criminal enterprise that was the Trump administration’s response to the most deadly outbreak of disease in this country in a hundred years.

Nobody was stopping them.  There wasn’t a squad of D.C. cops or Secret Service agents out there preventing them from opening their mouths and telling the truth.  Birx tried to imply that somehow Trump threatened her, at least that was the question from CNN.  “I got called by the President. It was very uncomfortable, very direct and very difficult to hear."  “Were you threatened?” CNN asked her?  "I would say it was a very uncomfortable conversation."

Oh, goodness!  She must have broken out in a sweat and got one of her scarves all damp and everything!  A very uncomfortable conversation,” she said.  What about all the “very uncomfortable conversations” happening in every fucking hospital in the country when doctors walked outside to tell family members that dad, or mom, or a son or a daughter just took their last gasp on a respirator?  How many times you figure that happened?  Ten thousand?  Twenty?  A fucking hundred thousand times?

And who in the flaming son of the devil is Dr. Robert Kadlec, identified by CNN as a disaster response official at the Department of Health and Human Services.  You ever remember hearing from or about this goof over the last year?  You would think that being the assistant secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for “disaster response” would put you right in the middle of the COVID pandemic, wouldn’t you?  So where the fuck was Kadlec?

Well, I had to look him up and here’s what I found.  He was the subject of a long-forgotten whistleblower complaint from way back in May of last year that I have a dim memory of.  While the COVID virus was rampaging through the country and killing at first dozens, then hundreds, then thousands a day, Kadlec was awarding a sweetheart no-bid contract for a fucking smallpox vaccine to some company called Emergent BioSolutions he had a personal connection with, at a price that was twice what the government had previously paid for the same vaccine.  So what did Kadlec do?  He proceeded to go after the guy who filed the complaint against him, Rick Bright, who was the head of BARDA, the Biomedical Advance Research and Development Authority.  Kadlec demoted him, transferred him out of BARDA and put him in a job where he had nothing to do.  So all the time Kadlec actually has something to do, an actual “disaster” to respond to, he’s running around awarding insider deals for a vaccine against a virus we haven’t had a case of in fucking decades.

And he’s one of the SOBs that CNN chose to have on its “COVID war” special.  (Rick Bright, on the other hand, was recently appointed to President Biden’s coronavirus advisory board.)

Let’s not even discuss Robert Redfield, the director of the CDC who was in charge of shutting up everyone in that once-prestigious government agency.  Or Stephen Hahn, head of the FDA, who, shall we say, didn’t exactly distinguish himself or his agency as 500,000 souls were buried under his watch.  Or Brett Giroir, the former four star admiral you used to see standing next to Trump during his Rose Garden appearances when he was screaming about “opening up” the economy and telling us the coronavirus was going to “just disappear.”  He was Assistant Secretary for Health and was put in charge of COVID testing, which we will all recall was such a success that more than a year after COVID, it is still a gigantic pain in the ass to get a test for the virus.

CNN had all these goofs on its air last night because they know “the real story behind the scenes” in the “war on COVID.”  Not one of them ever flapped so much as a corner of their bottom lip to tell what they knew about how fucked up the whole Trump administration was during the year they served under the Golfer in Chief.  Not one of them considered for even a moment resigning from their position and going public.  And now, we’re told, they are all working on restoring their reputations while there are 500,000 dead bodies out there who were buried on their watch which will never be “restored.”

I’m so glad Joe Biden made it to the White House so he could stand out there on the back lawn the other day where Trump used to tell all his lies to the press and finish answering a reporter’s question about Georgia’s new voting restrictions by saying, “You can’t provide water for people about to vote.  Give me a break.”

I’ve wanted to hear someone say “give me a break” for four long years.  Give me a break, CNN, asking all these lame fucks to tell us the truth about Trump and COVID, 500,000 lives too late.  Give me a break, Shoulder Scarf, with your whining about Trump making you feel “uncomfortable.”  Give me a break, Little Lindsay, with your brand-new shiny shootie-thingie that’s going to scare all those nasty gang guys.

Lucian K. Truscott IV

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New Year celebrations

As a feature of his change, Caesar initiated January 1 as the principal day of the year, mostly to respect the month's namesake: Janus, the Roman divine force of beginnings, whose two faces enabled him to think once more into the past and forward into what's to come. thehappynewyear2020.com  Romans celebrated by offering penances to Janus, trading endowments with each other, beautifying their homes with shrub branches and going to boisterous gatherings. In medieval Europe, Christian pioneers incidentally supplanted January 1 as the first of the year with days conveying progressively strict essentialness, for example, December 25 (the commemoration of Jesus' introduction to the world) and March 25 (the Feast of the Annunciation); Pope Gregory XIII restored January 1 as New Year's Day in 1582.

In numerous nations, New Year's festivals start on the night of December 31—New Year's Eve—and proceed into the early long periods of January 1. Revelers frequently appreciate dinners and bites thought to give good karma for the coming year. In Spain and a few other Spanish-talking nations, individuals jolt down twelve grapes-symbolizing their expectations for the months ahead-directly before 12 PM. In numerous pieces of the world, customary New Year's dishes highlight vegetables, which are thought to look like coins and messenger future money related achievement; models remember lentils for Italy and dark peered toward peas in the southern United States.

Different traditions that are regular overall incorporate watching firecrackers and singing melodies to respect the new year, including the ever-well known "Days of yore" in numerous English-talking nations. The act of making goals for the new year is thought to have previously gotten on among the antiquated Babylonians, who caused guarantees so as to gain the support of the divine beings and start the year off on the correct foot. (They would supposedly promise to take care of obligations and return obtained ranch hardware.)

In the United States, the most notable New Year's convention is the dropping of a monster ball in New York City's Times Square at the stroke of 12 PM. A large number of individuals around the globe watch the occasion, which has occurred pretty much consistently since 1907. After some time, the ball itself has expanded from a 700-pound iron-and-wood circle to a brilliantly designed circle 12 feet in distance across and tipping the scales at about 12,000 pounds. 

The most punctual recorded New Year's festival is believed to be in Mesopotamia around 2000 B.C., as indicated by Earth Sky. While the festivals really happened during the vernal equinox in mid-March — as this was viewed as the beginning of the new year by the schedule at the time — an eleven-day celebration was held that would most likely put our present gatherings to disgrace.  Different towns and urban areas crosswise over America have built up their very own renditions of the Times Square custom, sorting out open drops of things going from pickles (Dillsburg, Pennsylvania) to possums (Tallapoosa, Georgia) at 12 PM on New Year's Eve.

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Day 1687: March 7, 2019

The Old Bowie Train Station

This train station served trains on first the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and finally Amtrak and MARC trains, from 1872 until 1989. It was then replaced by the nearby Bowie State Station, where there was room for a parking lot. In 1992, The City of Bowie bought the buildings and moved them off railroad property. They were then restored and re0opened as the Bowie Railroad Museum. In this picture you can see the antique B&O Railroad caboose located on the grounds. I have been asked several times how to pronounce the name of Bowie, the fifth-largest city in the state of Maryland. There seem to be several takes on it, but the most common is “Boo-ee”, like the knife, though I have also frequently heard “bow-ee”, like the rock star, even from locals.

Chestnut Avenue, Bowie, Maryland

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