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THE UNITED STATES OF US
Discovering pockets of humanity one state at a time;
The great adventures of The United States of US!
Follow us:
–The United States of US
Our view of NYC
Yesterday we went all around the Wall Street area of New York. To get there, we took the train into Grand Central Station with our Uncle Mark. He guided us to Trinity Church which is where one of our historical heroes, Alexander Hamilton, is buried. After paying our respects and writing a prayer for our cousin JJ – we were off to find our boat to Lady Liberty. On our way to boarding the boat, we went through securit – like on a plane. We wanted to make sure we got a good seat
I lift my lamp beside the golden door
The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she With silent lips. "Give me your tired, y
Where's Wendell Been? Where's Wendell Now?
Hi everyone today is the day we tell you where Wendell has been this past week: 1. Hershey park, PA - Chocolate Factory 2. Manhattan, NY - Macy's Day Parade Balloon holding area 3. Chappaqua, NY - Gedney Park And today, Sunday, Nov. 27, guess where he is??? Stay tuned for other adventures Wendell will seek out with us!
When in Connecticut
Today is FRY DAY!!! We fry anything left over from Thanksgiving….so you name it stuffing, green beans, turkey, bread pudding…etc. My favorite is OREOS. Yesterday we went to Connecticut, to see a movie. I thought it was funny – ‘hey kids, get in the car, we are going to Connecticut to see a MOANA’. It was only a 30-minute drive, but still it was funny. The movie theatre was pretty cool – The Prospector Theatre. The theatre employs adults with disabilities. Their mission is in
I'm Thankful for my parents!
What a great day, the eve of Thanksgiving, we had a very fun day! When I woke up in the RV I went straight into the house where a world of bacon and pancakes awaited me. At the time it was just my sisters, my parents because our NY cousins were at school for a half-day. We still had home school, but it was only 45 minutes! I tell ya – I can get use to the home-school plan! It goes quickly when you’re self-taught. After we picked up our cousins from the bus stop [I had to walk
Willy Wonka's of Today
Today was our first official stop of a 6-month trip. When I woke up, meatball was jumping from Gigi’s bed to Angelo’s bed. What a way to rise and shine. After we had our first RV breakfast we drove 10 minutes to Hershey Park. Yes, THE Willy Wonka Factory of TODAY! When we got to the factory we went on a tour. My mom, dad and Gigi were (very) slow – they had to read every sign about MR. HERSHEY. Angelo and I went ahead on the tiny tour-coaster-ride. There were robot cows and
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