Author Archives: brushedwithmystery

World War One Photo..

Posted on June 23, 2013 by brushedwithmystery

 

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The ‘Wicked Bible’ of Robert Barker

Posted on June 1, 2013 by brushedwithmystery

Adultery has been the seventh sin in the Ten Commandments for two thousand years- except for 1631.  In that year the King James Bible was published in London which stated, “thou shalt commit adultery.” Needless to say King Charles I … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Child

Posted on May 20, 2013 by brushedwithmystery

My mother said that I cried uncontrollably the day she told me I was adopted.  “You mean that someone didn’t want me?” I asked through sobs. “No, it means that we wanted you,” she answered.  I was three.    I … Continue reading →

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Canadian Children’s Primer from 1920

Posted on March 12, 2013 by brushedwithmystery
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First Hand Account of the Boston Tea Party-From a Woman

Posted on January 5, 2013 by brushedwithmystery
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