Writer's Musings

Originally posted on Subli: ? ? Magellan established friendly relations with the treacherous King of Cebu, Humabon, who professed Christianity in order to win the help of Magellan. The great navigator was induced to undertake an expedition to conquer the neighboring island of Mactan for the Catholic faith and the King of Cebu. ? Lapu-lapu…

Originally posted on Rose Gardening World: ? Rosarium Uetersen, otherwise known as Seminole Wind, a climber ? When the world much young, rose flower not same like now; not gottum smell, no got stickums on stem. One sun, rose flower say to Great Spirit, “Great Spirit, me no happy.” Great Spirit say, “Why you no…

Originally posted on Long Island Past and Present: ? ? Rothmann’s Restaurant is a famous landmark in the small town of East Norwich, NY located at the corner of Route 106 and Route 25A. It was originally established in 1907 by the Rothman family of Oyster Bay, NY. ? However, its long history went back…

Originally posted on Subli: The archipelago’s recorded history began half way around the world in a small, dusty town in southwestern Spain. The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed on June 7, 1494, dividing the yet-unexplored world between Spain and Portugal. To the east of meridian 370 leagues (unit of length) west of the Cape Verde…

Originally posted on Rose Gardening World: ? Photo Credit – Pinterest ? Here is a Rose Glossary to help you understand some rose terms and enjoy your rose gardening hobby to the fullest. ? AARS – All American Rose Selections ADR rose – a winner in the German ADR rose trial (Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung). No…

Originally posted on Long Island Past and Present: This is a continuation of East Islip History. Part 1 was posted a couple of weeks ago. Click here to read East Islip, Suffolk County – Early History. ? When the glaciers melted during the Ice Age, it creates a difference between the North Shore beaches and…