Lincoln united the country when he risked the end of these "united" states during the CIVIL war? I wouldn't say "he risked the end of...", always...
His goal was to keep the country united in order to bring about the end of slavery.
Unfortunately, his election was seen as a provocation by the South, and the individual states called for a Secession Convention, and the whole thing took off...
Then, during the War, the North itself was not united, and the 1864 election was a close, very close thing..
So Kennedy's statement is as wrong as it could possibly be...
I write this as someone who had ancestors attending that Secession Convention, and fighting on the confederate side, AND Abolitionist Quakers and others working to maintain the Union and end slavery.
Good morning early posters (well is isn't too early now is it?)
Yes, I will post the weekend thread, either late tonight or early tomorrow molly.
I have been following all your escapes for the most part. Been really busy here. didn't even get in the garden yet but did get the seed potatoes & other seeds & dirt & peat moss.
Molly.. loved your talking to the ladies at Panera. I like to engage people like that & they are often taken back & surprised not sure if I am going to mug them. When strangers approach most are cautious.
Lysie.. In summer I use a lot of skin so soft. *(Avon) After bath I have a wash cloth with the oil on it & I rub it over my damp skin. It is a helpful bug deterrent for me. As I spend a LOT of time outdoors, I want something good & the bug repellents for the most part are very strong/chemically smelling.
bev.. good news on Miss Lily. She seems like a character who has brightened the lives of so many people in her long life & was instrumental in making you the fine woman you are today.
Rav. welcome home & glad you were able to work out the passport mess. My passport was "lifted" in Haiti. I an the other missionaries there at the time met with staff & I spoke saying I know that one of them had it & I know how valuable it was money wise to them. I told them I really needed it back & explained why. (I had no admin to help me Rav & would have had to remain in Haiti for who knows how long... alone.. not a good idea)
I told them was going to pray for them & hoped they would return it to my room. It was on my bed when I got back from the crusade that night.
I have out of town company arriving late this afternoon & am doing some gratis counseling to military families earlier.. so got to hop along here.
Molly, will be in your area tomorrow night for a Pet Rescue Benefit Fundraiser.. Two actually the same night. I will stop in briefly at church for a benefit for a young couple.. long story , wont repeat here.
All..might want to stop in to offer support/prayers at the thread re: Baker, whose hubby committed suicide yesterday
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1618661/posts?