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Not many people realize that Moravians from places like Germany and Bohemia were some of the earliest settlers of one of Georgia's coastal jewels, the city of Savannah. Their settlement lasted less than a decade in the mid-1700's, but they played a role in securing the grid layout of the city while navigating a challenging climate compared to their homelands. Source: The Moravians in Georgia, 1735-1770 via archive.org. The map seen above was re-printed in Adelaide Frye's 1905

Wishing a safe and Happy 250th Birthday for America! May God continue to bless our nation! Return to the Floramont Journal

The summer solstice provides a chance to change direction, but the Floramont Journal is staying put right here in the South. While looking at last year's posts, there seemed to be a heavy concentration on the southern United States, with just a few references to France and Québec. Listening to one song made me realize that Floramont belongs in the South. One night, we were listening to everything from André Rieu's lovely Johann Strauss Orchestra to one of country music's most

Honoring this year's theme of celebrating a bit of Provence in the American South, let's talk about mulberry trees and their by-product, silk. Yes, they have delicious berries, which we discussed a while ago, but mulberry trees were mainly grown in hopes of establishing a thriving industry centered upon sericulture (growing silk). Which "South" are we talking about? First, let's discuss the silk industry in the South of France, Provence. Then, we will talk about attempts at a

Lovely and loyal Lyla Grace has left this earthly existence. She was a fine dog and an incredible spiritual teacher. She spent virtually her entire life with me, all 15 years. She was steadfast and loyal to the end. Admittedly, she tested my patience, but it was always my fault, not hers. Her long life eventually led to lots of aches and pains, although she still had moments of acting like a rambunctious three year-old. There will not be another one like Lyla, and I am gratef