In My Soul to Keep, Miranda Clarke lands in Redemption, a prison in Leavenworth, Kansas. Redemption bears a striking resemblance to the real federal penitentiary in Leavenworth. That’s right, I was inspired by a maximum security prison. The Beginning In 1871 the United States realized that the stockades and fort prisons were inadequate. Congress passed… Continue reading Inspired by a Maximum Security Prison
Tag: history
Declarations of Truth, Honor, and Independence
No discussion of Independence Day in the United States of America would be complete without talking about the document. The Declaration of Independence is more than a historical document. It is not a law or set of laws. It’s a statement of ideology. An ideology of truth, honor, and independence. An ideology that is controversial at times. And… Continue reading Declarations of Truth, Honor, and Independence
Inspiration Never Gets Old
For this week’s post, I want to introduce you to a website full of inspiration. I’m talking about LaterBloomer.com by Debra Eve. Its tagline is “Creativity never gets old.” That’s true, but it’s also a site where Inspiration never gets old. Debra calls herself a proud later bloomer and possessor of many passions. On her… Continue reading Inspiration Never Gets Old
Remembering American Women in Military Service
It’s Memorial Day. It’s a day set aside to remember those who died in active military service to our country. Today we remember and honor the men who served and died. Those men deserve remembrances, but some of us forget that there were many women who served and died. This Memorial Day is also a… Continue reading Remembering American Women in Military Service
The Forgotten History of the Credit Card
A beta reader questioned: Did credit cards exist in the 60’s? I found the forgotten history of the credit card fascinating. I hope you do, too.