Summer in Michigan — just the thought of it brings a smile to my face. Both my husband and I hail from a small town in southeastern Michigan, and this summer we returned for a whirlwind of a trip that examined our past and our ancestry. Day after day brought new discoveries and oldContinue reading “YOU REALLY CAN GO HOME AGAIN”
Tag Archives: Civil War
ENJOY A LITTLE HOLIDAY CHEER
I’m pleased to announce the release of a collection of Christmas short stories, Bright Lights and Candle Glow. You can download this anthology for FREE! This collection from eight talented authors boasts short stories set during the winter holiday season. These tales encompass sober themes, heartwarming messages, and uplifting endings, appropriate for the winter seasonContinue reading “ENJOY A LITTLE HOLIDAY CHEER”
WHEN WILL WE LEARN? #VOTE 2016
The name of this blog is “Living Lightly,” but the topic of this post may veer from my intentions when I first started the blog. However, I must write what’s in my heart even if it means some of you (I hope not) decide to unfollow me. I’m sickened by the political debacle occurring inContinue reading “WHEN WILL WE LEARN? #VOTE 2016”
THE MEANING OF #MEMORIAL DAY
Decoration Day, which we’ve come to call Memorial Day, began in 1866 as a way to honor those who fought and died in the Civil War (1861-1865). Until 1971, it was celebrated on May 30. Now we celebrate it on the last Monday of May, usually as a way to start the summer season ratherContinue reading “THE MEANING OF #MEMORIAL DAY”
#AUDIO RELEASE OF CIVIL WAR JOURNAL OF A UNION SOLDIER
To celebrate the release of the audio version of A Civil War Journal of a Union Soldier, the memoir of my great grandfather, I’m offering a chance to win a copy. Please enter the rafflecopter for your chance to win. Jeffrey A. Hering narrated the book, and I’m extremely pleased with the outcome. Check outContinue reading “#AUDIO RELEASE OF CIVIL WAR JOURNAL OF A UNION SOLDIER”
#Civil War in April 1861 – #Virginia
I woke this morning of Easter thinking of my great grandfather and where he might have spent Easter during his years as a soldier in the Union Army. He makes no reference to the religious holiday even though he was a deeply religious man. However, I found a passage in his memoir, Civil War Journal ofContinue reading “#Civil War in April 1861 – #Virginia”
#CivilWar Journal – Sale at Smashwords
This week I’m offering the eBook of Civil War Journal of a Union Soldier at a 50% discount off the regular $5.99 price. All you need to do is to click here: Smashwords and click to buy. On the next screen put in this coupon code: EP57P. The price will be adjusted accordingly. My great grandfather wroteContinue reading “#CivilWar Journal – Sale at Smashwords”
Some Things Never Change
As I prepared to start my day with frigid temperatures and snow falling outside, I thought about my great grandfather, Harmon Camburn, and what life must have been like for him and the other soldiers fighting in the Civil War during the winter. I went to his journal (Civil War Journal of a Union Soldier),Continue reading “Some Things Never Change”
#Civil War – Battle at Seven Pines, 1862
This excerpt from Civil War Journal of a Confederate Soldier – the memoir of my great grandfather – shows firsthand the horrors of war. There are no winners here at Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), Virginia. May 31 – Orders came for us to report to General Kearney at Seven Pines Tavern. Without delay, we wereContinue reading “#Civil War – Battle at Seven Pines, 1862”
#Civil War Begins
It’s been 153 years since the first shot of the Civil War was fired on April 12, 1861. Here’s the take of the weeks leading up to it and the aftermath from the viewpoint of a Union soldier, my great grandfather, Harmon Camburn. This is an excerpt from his memoir, Civil War Journal of aContinue reading “#Civil War Begins”
Living Lightly 