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Commemorating the Battle of New Orleans: A Totally Normal Trip
Rampart at Chalmette Battlefield
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When I Go Back to New Orleans…Revisted
Hey all. I am home after a trip back to New Orleans. The actual travel was a bit rough (I didn’t board any of my original flights), but all-in-all everything went as well as one could hope. For those reading this blog for the first time, my family and I just went to New Orleans…
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Heading Back to New Orleans with Mixed Feelings
Hey all. My plan for today was to announce I am heading back to New Orleans for the Battle of New Orleans commemoration next week. Though I still plan to go, that exciting announcement now comes with mixed feelings considering the attack that occurred in the city early this morning. The hotel I booked is…
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The Freedom Trail: A Great Way to Exercise Your Body and Mind
Hello, dear readers. I hope this post finds you doing well during this last day of 2024. I was driving to the gym yesterday when I saw two guys running down the street. In the rain…in December…in Nebraska. That’s dedication. I’ll take my climate-controlled gym, thank you very much. I need to do things that…
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A Visit to the Other Battle of Carthage
I just watched the movie Gladiator for the first time in a long time. Talk about a masterclass of cinematic action. And when the tigers are unleashed from the hidden pits? Get out of here! Maximus is the man. Speaking of Maximus, remember when he and the rest of Proximo’s crew have their first gladiator…
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Visiting Chalmette: 7 Interesting Things About the Battle of New Orleans
During my visit to New Orleans, I made the 20-minute car ride from the French Quarter to Chalmette Battlefield. If you’ve never heard of the Battle of New Orleans, don’t worry. Neither had my 20-year New Orleans resident driver! It took place as part of the War of 1812, which many consider a forgotten war.…
History with Legs: Experience History Through Travel
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