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Mr. Kuner’s Clock

Posted in authors, Baer House Inn, blooms, humor, Jansen Schmidt, travel, vacation, Vicksburg, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 25, 2019| 10 Comments »

As most of you know, I live in an old house. Almost 150 years old to be exact. I live in the historic “downtown” area of Vicksburg, most famous for the 47-day siege of 1863. If you’re not familiar with this epic historical event, shame on you, but here’s what you need to know: Ulysses S. Grant and his northern armies converged on Vicksburg, entrapping a Confederate army, lead by Lt. General John Pemberton, and hundreds of citizens for 47 days. (more…)

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Fun With General Grant

Posted in anthology, authors, Baer House Inn, camera, costumes, Family, Fiction, friends, goals, humor, Jansen Schmidt, resolutions, success, words, writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 11, 2016| 8 Comments »

As you all know by now, about a year ago my husband and I moved to beautiful Vicksburg, Mississippi. This little hamlet is steeped in history. One of the most defining battles near the end of the War Between the States, occurred on the very ground I walk every single day.

Vicksburg waterfront

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