Tag: centennial

Some interesting thoughts regarding life in general, written in Centennial for the blog by yours truly. Attachment: is-life-just-a-gamble.pdf

This article from history.com and here transcribed in Centennial Gregg by yours truly, explains the holiday and the traditions of Thanksgiving. Attachment: the-history-of-thanksgiving.pdf

This small article in Centennial Gregg and transcribed by yours truly describes the story about the ghost ship. Attachment: the-flying-dutchman.pdf

This notorious short story by British author Saki was written in Centennial Gregg by yours truly. Attachment: the-open-window.pdf

Another fable by James Thurber, written in Centennial Gregg by yours truly. Attachment: the-tiger-who-would-be-king.pdf

On October 27, 1775, King George III spoke before both houses of the British Parliament to discuss the growing concern about the rebellion in America, which he viewed as a traitorous action against himself and Great Britain. He began his speech by reading a “Proclamation of Rebellion” and urged Parliament to move quickly to end…

This selection from the book “Thunderstorm” by Thelma Harrington Bell describes lightning, and some of the roguish pranks it makes. I wrote it in Centennial for the blog. Attachment: lightning.pdf

In this selection written in Centennial by me for the blog, Olympic champion Jesse Owens gives sage advice to athletes on how to become the best they can be. Attachment: secrets-of-a-champion-athlete.pdf

This selection written in Centennial talks about American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her efforts in organizing the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, NY. Attachment: elizabeth-cady-stanton.pdf