In lieu of another question from me, I am turning this spot over to another PFA member, Gary Paisley. His essay below is especially relevant today as this is the 242d anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Thanks, Gary! (This essay also appears on the PFA History Page under American Revolution) Meaning of the

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It’s probably too late to schedule a meeting for March or April. And I am out West for the month of May (and OBTW probably October, too). Although the meeting can certainly happen without me. But prime time for me would be June to September. It’s easiest to just meet at Mount Pleasant Church, although

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I’ve decided to whip up a batch of Powdermilk Biscuits (with apologies to Garrison Keillor) Powdermilk biscuits: Heavens, they’re tasty and expeditious! They’re made from whole wheat, to give shy persons the strength to get up and do what needs to be done. Sing it with me now: Has your family tried ’em, Powdermilk! Has

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Thanks for joining me on the Members Posts Page! The process is really pretty simple, kind of like “glorified” email except that what you write can be seen by anyone on the site. And, hopefully, it will allow us to discuss PFA business in the open with input from all members. From the left hand

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My first PFA experience was, I think, in 2011.  I got a letter from Diane inviting me to a meeting at the Tomahawk Ruritan Building in Midlothian, Virginia.  My brother, Tom, lived in Richmond just across the James River, and I lived in Williamsburg.  So, it was a very convenient location for us, and we

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In an attempt to make this site as “interactive” as possible, each month (probably on or near the 20th) a question or comment will be posted asking for member input, which can take the form of a memory or picture or anything you choose to post.  This month’s question is “How did you first experience

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