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Sweet William: A Civil War Soldier's Journey Home
He unfolded a waxed paper to see a dried & pressed bloom of Sweet William. “For gallantry while you're in battle & for my devotion to you."

Louisa Blackthorne
Feb 237 min read


A Brief Study of Floriography, in particular, Sweet William
In the Victorian era, floriography, or the language of flowers, was a nuanced method of communication.

Louisa Austin
Feb 193 min read


A Wish in the Wind
Eight-year-old Eliza Mae Whitaker was a pioneer girl—and a tired one. Her feet ached. Her hands were dirty, and her stomach rumbled...

Lou Sadler
Feb 187 min read


Scene From An Oak
"Sally," May scolded, landing lightly on the branch the squirrel stood on, its texture gnarled under her tiny feet...

Louisa Blackthorne
May 26, 20245 min read


Tree Time - Oak
The Mighty Oak. When you think of trees, the first that may come to mind is an oak. Known as the King of the Trees, the oak is sturdy and...

Louisa Austin
Sep 30, 20234 min read
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