February 14, 2022

Lizzy’s Latest – Happy Valentine’s Day 2022! H.L. Hunley: My Life Preserver

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First Corinthians, 13-13: So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

George E. Dixon was a handsome and wealthy young man working in Mobile, AL by the start of the Civil War in 1861. One day, a Southern bell named, Queenie Bennett, caught his eye. Dixon made his affections known to her and when Queenie drew her handkerchief across her lips and looked at him with desire, Dixon knew she was smitten with him too. The warmth of young love filled their hearts and the two began a courtship that would become the stuff of legends. (more…)

September 17, 2020

Heels on the Battlefield: Battle of Antietam: Burnside Bridge – A Family Divided

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It’s a draw men! 😉 (more…)

September 3, 2018

Shoespiration – Steve Madden Sidney Dress Sandals

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August was full of adventure for me! I was in Savannah, GA earlier in the month and had a wonderful time. I will detail that trip in a future blog post. I also spent time with my two Godsons and niece in SC mid-August. We had an 80s themed party which I will also share in a future blog post. By the end of August, we were back to photo shooting for the blog. I cannot wait to feature that post because it deals with the legend of Moll Dyer, a local woman who lived a century or so ago and was rumored to be a witch. Perfect post for October! 😉 (more…)

April 26, 2017

The Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, VA

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The Battle of the Crater fascinates me because it was filled with political intrigue, courage, and sorrow. It was a battle that culminated in a spectacular explosion resulting in death, destruction, and deep regret. Union General Ulysses S. Grant lamented that it was “the saddest affair I have witnessed in the war.” When you consider all the atrocities Grant witnessed, that’s quite a statement. (more…)