Author Archives: Jim

The Sermon

Posted on December 30, 2005 by Jim

I am less familiar with the purposes of the Sermon in religions outside of Judaism. But I can imagine that all of the great religions use some form of an address to speak to their congregants… something meant to in … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Balaclava, October 25, 1854

Posted on December 23, 2005 by Jim

The Charge of the Light Brigade, the gallantry of the Scots Greys, the stalwart stand of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders… few engagements have captured the imagination of historian, artist and poet alike than the Battle of Balaclava. But buried … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Thermopylae, 480BC

Posted on December 22, 2005 by Jim

Perhaps one of the greatest “last stands” in History took place below the cliffs at Thermopylae when 300 Spartans under the leadership of King Leonidas stood against 200,000 Persians (including Hoplites, entertainers, cooks and paymasters) led by King Xerxes. The battle … Continue reading →

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“The Ash Creek Papers” or better put, its Introduction

Posted on December 22, 2005 by Jim

For the uninitiated — these past six years or so I have been working for a unique wine retailer: Grapes… tasting wine, reading about wine, talking about wine, leading wine tastings to the public & occasionally selling a bottle or … Continue reading →

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