Two classical columns adorn an entrance to Valley Forge National Park, and here’s one of them, taken while the sun was setting.
Obviously evocative of a Roman legion standard, I’d say. [Also the mace.] More evidence that Classical values are deeply rooted in the country’s history. Traditional, even?
Here’s a tree which appears to be losing the battle against fungus. Or maybe it’s a fungus which is winning the battle against a tree….
The natural lesson might even apply to politics; if the parasites win, the parasites and the host will both die.
Yesterday’s sunset at Valley Forge was worth a shot too.
As the expression goes, “Red at night, sailor’s delight!” It works most of the time.
That’s why today was a beautiful, balmy 56 degrees!
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Beautiful photos again. Thank you. You are an excellent photographer as well as a superlative blogger.
The eagle was a symbol of the Roman Empire, and now it symbolizes the American Empire. The Nazis used it, too. World War II was largely a War over who would be the Caesars of the Northern Western “Faustian” civilization. Much to think about….
So are you going to be spending Christmas at Valley Forge?
The Eagles are also a Philly football team. Pronounced “iggles.”
Christmas in Valley Forge sounds pretty cold. But if George Washington wants me to be there, I’ll obviously have no choice.
I-G-G-L-E-S — IGGLES!