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This monument is located in Old Town Winchester in Virginia.  Small shops and restaurants line the straight two block long mall. Many years ago when I first saw this statue I was surprised that a monument to the losing South was on display.  But even though they lost the Civil War the soldiers still deserve to be remembered. It doesn't show in the photo but his belt buckle has the letters CSA instead of USA to indicate the Confederate States of America. The sun was bright the day I took these photos so they're not as clear as I'd like.  I zoomed in on the plaque from across the street. "In lasting honor of every confederate soldier  from Winchester and Frederick County  who faithfully served the South" I believe it's better the way the war ended but sometimes I wonder how it would be in the modern world if there were two countries: The United States of America & The Confederate States of America. Would the relationsh

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My wife Lynette made some clothes for our future grandson due in September.  I'm amazed at how small his feet will be. The happy couple, my daughter Laurissa and son-in-law Ryan

A beautiful blog in French.  It's worth a look! Here is the link:  minuit 10

The plant is only about an inch tall but the roots are over 4 inches long! I'll let you know what happens.

Here you can see how I killed the transplant.  I must have damaged its roots. Another seedling planted itself in a flower pot this time.  Should I try to grow another transplant?