Ian ᛭ MacGregor

Rustics doing rustic stuff.

Is there a trade Somalians are known for? Do they do landscaping or construction or anything? You never see a crew of Somalis framing houses. They don’t even loiter at the Home Depot.

Today is officially National Cowboy Day,celebrating these American Icons.

Sundown,you better take care.

Movie night.

Nancy Hart single-handedly captured six Loyalist soldiers who barged into her home intending to ransack it.

Well,it’s just me and the dog until late Sunday. The Mrs,the boys and MIL are heading up the coast to visit the space coast and NASA. Going to be a quiet one for me and old Lily.

25 Jul 1750, Boston, MA. Henry Knox born. Knox had his own bookstore, allowing him to read many works on military tactics & science. This would make him a key advisor to Washington and commander of the Continental Army artillery & future Secretary of War. #RevWar #History #AmRev

Good morning. I hope you have a great day today and weekend ahead. Enjoy it.

The road less traveled.

Well past due.

Thursday Therapy.

This is a mangrove,the yellow leaves are the “sacrificial” ones. To adapt to the salt water,the trees send the salt to certain leaves which in turn,kills them. This helps the tree live in the salt water.

Rest Easy.

My wife bought me this little canvas giclée in Williamsburg. Think the General looks pretty good in his new frame.He has a wall already dedicated to him,this’ll be on it.

Good morning.

23 Jul 1777 Recognizing the threat posed by British Gen Howe’s army sailing south, Gen Washington redeploys divisions of Gens. John Sullivan, Benjamin Lincoln, Adam Stephan& William Alexander to protect the American capital, Philadelphia. #RevWar #History #AmRev

A hard but fulfilling life.