also the birthday of the us coast guard. started in 1790, the coast guard is one of the oldest organizations of the federal government and was the nation's only armed force on the sea until the navy department was established in 1798.

(hope you don't mind, jseal, that i occasionally add a tidbit to this thread)

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Trees give peace to the souls of men * Nora Waln

The forest would be very quiet if no other birds sang than those who sing the best * Henry van Dyke

some fairly sordid tales, rambles, and anecdotes
Hypothetically Speaking * Something More * Cammy Interrupted * An Experimental Vacation * Masked * so..damn..hot * Thank You * My toy, his idea * no.19 Maple Lane * I Have A Surprise For You * Yesterday * In a Quiet Kitchen * help me decide * untitled prose * more untitled prose