Melanie Calvert Benton (a.k.a,) "Dahlia Patton"'s Blog (3)

Memorial Day Tribute: "Remembering William"

My search for any civil war relatives started over three months ago. I wanted to become a member of the UDC ( United Daughters of the Confederacy) because I am a Southern woman by birth and because of the fact I write about and photograph civil war reenactments. The journey started out like any other, finding those facts that would associate me with a family member who served as a Confederate soldier. After speaking with my uncle Gary Calvert, I visited the Mississippi Department of Archives and… Continue

Added by Melanie Calvert Benton (a.k.a,) "Dahlia Patton" on May 24, 2009 at 5:55pm — 3 Comments

Are You Physically Fit To Hunt?

I waited a few days to post this entry, because I didn't know exactly how to bring up the topic of being physically fit for the upcoming deer season. I, myself cannot wait to get out into the woods, hoping for that elusive buck to come my way and try to harvest him. I love,live and breathe for deer season, but alas I am getting older and in past years I didn't worry about my health as much as I now. I am nearing fifty and have a few health concerns and my body reminds me about it everyday. It i… Continue

Added by Melanie Calvert Benton (a.k.a,) "Dahlia Patton" on October 18, 2008 at 6:08pm — No Comments

How to Prepare for the Coming Depression

I'm no financial expert, anyone with access to my bank statements would quickly agree, but I see rough times ahead for all Americans. With the uncertainty of the stock market, home foreclosures, and with most food, along with gasoline, prices rising, it's time for us to take steps to assure our survival during the uncertain times ahead. In event of the total collapse of our economy, which I pray will not happen, things will turn rough as the "have nots" search for those that "have." Law and ord… Continue

Added by Melanie Calvert Benton (a.k.a,) "Dahlia Patton" on October 18, 2008 at 6:04pm — No Comments

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