Category Archives: Miscellaneous Musings

The Raid

Posted on July 27, 2015 by silaschampion

On October 12, 1864, about a dozen Confederate raiders crossed the border from Missouri to Davis County, Iowa. They were dressed in Union uniforms and proceeded to blaze a trail of robbery and intimidation across the county before escaping back … Continue reading →

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The Dog’s Pew

Posted on July 2, 2015 by silaschampion

The pew belongs to the dog now. She lays on it waiting for her master to come out and scratch her ears while he drinks his morning coffee. Or maybe at night they’ll sit together and watch the birds settle … Continue reading →

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Go Fly A Kite

Posted on March 4, 2015 by silaschampion

It’s March, and spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and it feels like we might escape this snow-filled winter after all. If you live in a Southern climate, you may already be feeling the warmth … Continue reading →

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Burning Columbia

Posted on February 5, 2015 by silaschampion

On February 17, 1865, fires raged through the city of Columbia, South Carolina. The day before, the city had surrendered to General Sherman and his advancing army. His troops marched in, hungry for plunder and revenge on the capital of … Continue reading →

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Autumn Moments

Posted on October 1, 2014 by silaschampion

Now that it’s October, I am ready once again to celebrate the glorious season of Autumn, or fall as we call it in the U.S. In our plugged-in, air-conditioned, climate controlled world, fall still reminds us of both the glory and … Continue reading →

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Toss Your Caber

Posted on April 8, 2014 by silaschampion

Last weekend I went to my first Tartan Day celebration. Tartan Day is an annual celebration of Scottish heritage. Festivals are held all over the United States in parks and other public spaces. There are a lot of men in … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Olympian

Posted on February 19, 2014 by silaschampion

I like the Winter Olympics.  Mostly because they have hockey but also because they have lots of weird sports you never even think about except during the winter olympics. You can watch people yell at each other while they slide … Continue reading →

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On Winter

Posted on January 9, 2014 by silaschampion

Right now much of America is deep in the grip of winter. Winter starts out with fluffy snow and a warm thoughts of Christmas. Bright lights decorate houses and green trees fill our living rooms. Yummy treats are available at … Continue reading →

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Three Reasons Why Fall is Awesome

Posted on October 29, 2013 by silaschampion

We are in the heart of autumn. The weather is cooler and the days are shorter. I love the the fall. I think there are three reasons why the fall is great. Foliage The changing leaves never cease to amaze. … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading

Posted on July 19, 2013 by silaschampion

We are in the height of summer. That means long, hot days and humid nights. It also means summer reading. Some people like to read at the beach. Some like to read in a secluded mountain cabin. Still others read … Continue reading →

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