Monthly Archive for January, 2007

Thomas Jefferson on Religious Freedom

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Papa Joe
on January 16, 2007
in Civil Rights
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On Jan. 16, 1786, Thomas Jefferson’s “Act for Establishing Religious Freedom” became law in Virginia.   The Virginia statute reads in part; Continue reading ‘Thomas Jefferson on Religious Freedom’

Defining Kevin’s Self Image

Published
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Papa Joe
on January 10, 2007
in Adventure, Animals, Family Stories, Life and Nature
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I had spent the spring in Wisconsin with my big brother and was now going to drive back to the The State of Jefferson.   I called my daughter, then living in Chicago, and asked if her oldest son Kevin, my grandson, could join me.   My plan was that he would then spend a week or two at home with me and then he would fly back to Chicago. Continue reading ‘Defining Kevin’s Self Image’

Driving Forest Road 37 near Fish Lake in Oregon

Published
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Papa Joe
on January 7, 2007
in Adventure, Geology, Nature and The State of Jefferson
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At the crest of the Southern Cascades between Highway 140 and Dead Indian Road winds a section of Forest Road 37 called Big Elk Road.   This is a short stretch of paved road that is easy to drive and is extremely scenic. Continue reading ‘Driving Forest Road 37 near Fish Lake in Oregon’