Yeoman's in the Fork Blog

Well, here we are approaching yet another beginning, another year, another decade. As is often the case, this time of year evokes feelings of nostalgia, accomplishment, regrets and likely, a host of other emotions. We are sitting at the beginning of what will assuredly be a noteworthy decade in the history of our country. The fast paced progress of man and his philosophy, ideals and technology, combined with an increasing population resulting in competition between nations for resources and our continued investigation into our footprint on the planet, will certainly all factor into the history that will be made in the next several years and will likely define this new decade in a significant manner. Whatever the future will bring, it is my hope and prayer that men and women who still love freedom and the ideals that continues to form what it means to be in America and to be an American, will rise up and make our voice heard as the brave men and women did in the 1760’s and 1770’s.

In 1826 Thomas Jefferson wrote concerning his Epitaph. It is noteworthy to me that the three things he wished to be known for were:

1. Being the author of the Declaration of American Independence

2. Being the author of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom

3. Father of the University of Virginia

The rights of man (freedom), religious freedom and education...these three among everything else Jefferson did, were the things he wanted to be his legacy.

As we move into a new year, many will make resolutions, decide to give up a vice, decide to be nicer or maybe some will just say “we are all doomed, so I will do nothing.” Whatever the twists and turns yet to play out in the history of man, I do know one thing...it will be much, much more interesting than any fiction. Happy New Year!

http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/jefferson/207.html

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