I exhibited at Ramsey House this weekend and had a wonderful time reconnecting with my friends from the Civil War re-enactment community.
Those guys (and gals) are dedicated!  Braving 100 degree temperature to play soldier!  But for most of them it goes beyond the fun and games, it is important to preserve our history and heritage through educating the public as to what our forefathers did.  Tracing their family lines to either or both sides of the war between the states.  Researching the paths their forefathers followed and battles fought and then passing that information on to the next generation is a way honoring their memory.
Roger Kelly, better known as "Butternut" served as my model and inspiration for the latest addition to my Heritage Series, "The Sharpshooter." 

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Where has time gone?!?!  It certainly does not seem like it has been 40 years since 82 kids walked across the stage at North Greene High School to receive our diplomas.  Times were simpler then. We were all country kids and had responsibilities of feeding the calves before going to school.  We mowed lawns and hoed tobacco. We played ball and rode bikes everywhere.  Doors were never locked and everyone knew everyone else. God forbid if you did something you weren't supposed to do, because the grapevine of communication notified your parents quicker than the speed of light.
The Class of 1969 celebrated Saturday night at Locust Springs Christian Retreat, a lovely and peaceful site just about a mile from our old stomping grounds.  It was a lovely evening renewing friendships. 
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