Today I interviewed my Tia Maria, she is my mothers aunt who is 89 years old. Maria lives in old San Juan Puerto Rico with her daughter Suky. She has lived on the island all of her life. I had the privilege to interview her and learn some great facts about her life and listen to a couple of great stories about her good old days on the shorelines of Puerto Rico. I was pretty impressed on how they lived and how much they depended on the land for substance and gain.
Long ago in 1634, the King of England, Charles I, provoked many people to want to leave to the New World, due to the monarchy system. Anna, one of the miserable people under the King’s rule, was just like everyone else and couldn’t stand to live there anymore. Kammie, her sister, and Kathryn, her mom, had been listening to George Calvert in Maryland, one of the few southern colonies, and liked what he had to say. As a family, they made the decision to journey to Maryland, because of the representative government, strong economy, good climate, and especially the catholicism.
Through Another’s Eyes As an American from the Midwest, the image that comes to mind of life on a Caribbean island is of paradise and tranquility. It’s a place to escape and not have to deal with long winter months of snow and freezing temperatures. A place one could enjoy beautiful beaches, tropical trees and foliage year round. Everyone has their own perspective of things whether they’ve experienced it first hand or formed an opinion based on things they’ve formed based on resources or second hand information.
STL Fire By: Nicholas Whittington My baseball team really stinks! "That 's it!" I told my mom after two of my Knights games. " I can 't keep playing with the Knights.
Anna Mae Pictou Aquash was an activist for Native American rights. The group consisted of individuals who were fighting for Native American rights, and was called American Indian Movement. This group also sought to publicize the wrong doings of the government. They told the events of misconduct that occurred to the public, and made it well known that the AIM group and people associated with the group doesn’t think Native Americans are being shown the same right as other citizens. The group expressed their thoughts on many occasions and many different locations, and in these stories being expressed the Native American people and tribes are being disrespected.
The Hidden History of Governors Island Situated like an emerald amongst the blue waters of New York Harbor, Governors Island is a place rich with history that dates back hundreds of years. Off limits to the public for generations, the island has become much more accessible in recent years and is now visited by hundreds of thousands annually. Despite its newfound popularity among New Yorkers and visitors alike, few people truly know the hidden history of Governors Island. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Lenape Native Americans, the island was rechristened Noten Eylant, or the “Island of Nuts” due to its wealth of chestnut, oak and hickory trees by Dutch explorer Adriaen Block. In May 1624, the island became the landing site for Dutch
Anna (Bonus) Kingsford (1846-1888) is an outstanding figure in the annals of esoteric and mystical thought. She wrote works of deep insight and lasting value in the esoteric field. She lifted the veil of illusion which orthodox Christianity has thrown over the eternal wisdom. Anna helped establish Theosophy in England in the 1880's. She was a woman of exceptional talents in other fields also: a medical practioner, a campaigner for women's rights and for vegetariansim, an ardent opponent of vivisection, and writer.
Mackinac Island. Never thought I would be here, but I was, FOR REAL! We got off the boat and waited for our bikes to come out of the boat. We got our bikes and started our route around the island. We rode about half a mile, when my cousin Andie said she had to go to the bathroom.
Saint Augustine was born in the town of Tagaste in the Roman Province of Numidia in North Africa. The town Tagaste was located in the north-east highlands of Numidia which was sixty miles from Hippo. Hippo was known as the sea-side city where Augustine spent his last forty years of life. Hippo was fifteen miles from Madura which was where St. Augustine went to prep school. The town was also one-hundred fifty miles from Carthage on the coast of Tunisia which was where St. Augustine grew his education strong and this was also where St. Augustine's teaching career started.
Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova of Russia “I want to believe there will be light, when my journey is ended…” Princess Anastasia’s entire existence changed the world through her tragedy in the bloodiest and the most malevolent actions in the 20th century. Unfortunately, not every individual sees the light when their path has ended; however, Princess Anastasia’s life and legacy has been a tale for many to know as if her journey still lives on. Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova of Russia (also known as Nastya among many in the palace) was born on June 18, 1901 in Peterhof, a universally known palace in St. Petersburg. She was the youngest daughter of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II, the last ascendant of Imperial Russia, and her mother, Empress Alexandra.
In conclusion, Saint Augustine is a inspiring and beloved human that anyone can admire, especially if God did himself. He wrote many books and quotes explaining the ways he met God's Grace and discovering what spiritual wisdom can define. Augustine is a humble and joyful man, however, he was not joyful when in need of God's answers. Throughout most of his life, he suffered the belief of God and his religious values. Although, this changed his life, when he ran into the book of Saint Paul.
Intro: The fall of Easter Island has been claimed to be one of the biggest mysteries in the world. Many people have debated if Easter Island turned into a small inhabitable island due to mass ecocide? Or, did the society fall because the tribes stated turning against each other, so was it genocide? Or was it a story of success, were the inhabitants adapted to the harsh conditions and limited food, surviving off rats and small vegetables. Was the problem one of the people due people, or people due land.
Found at the southern tip of the island here you can find lots of great swimming and beach fun. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking. There’s forested area with plenty of walking trails. Some of the highlights include an old lighthouse the Celarain, with its adjoining nautical museum and Caracol, an old Mayan temple. Bird lovers can enjoy the observation platforms that are available for bird watching.
The bed and breakfast has a hot tub and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The bed and breakfast also offers car hire.
Room service is available. The 2 restaurants include a posh French eatery. There's also a gym, a business center and an elegant garden, plus coin-operated laundry facilities and a lounge with massage
