Category: Current Events
A Rolling Piece Of History
This morning, as Cindy and I were out doing our errands, we had the rare chance to see a steam-powered piece of rolling history, namely Union Pacific Railroads last steam engine – no. 844.
The engine, originally built in 1944 and returned to service in 2005, is taking part of a Union Pacific centennial celebration tour of New Mexico and Arizona.
As we were driving this morning, we wondered why there were lots of cars parked by the railroad tracks and people standing everywhere. Soon, our questions were answered. Just a few moments after we crossed the tracks, ol’ 844 came rumbling through. For a mile or two, we were actually traveling parallel to this iconic train. It was quite a sight.
Sometimes it’s nice to get a little (steam) blast from the past.
God bless,
Category: Current Events
Happy Veterans Day
In addition to being 11/11/11, today is also special because it is Veterans Day. It’s the day set aside to pay tribute to the men and women who have “put country before self” and have served in the US Armed Forces.
Category: Current Events
It’s 11/11/11
Do you have any special plans for this special day? After all, it will only be 11/11/11 once in your lifetime (mine too) unless we live to be very old. So, what are we going to do to make the best of it?
Category: Current Events
