Wednesday, June 20, 2007

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I have never wanted to make history. Making history is messy. And I like my world neat.

Making history is about struggle, triumph, overcoming great adversity. In short, history is messy because of the mud, the blood, and the gore. And I’m not talking about the physical. It is intellectually messy. Those who make history via intellectual achievement are often un-balanced people. Often their achievement requires a focus and dedication that leads to madness.

I like my history safe, sane, and beautiful. That’s why I like Colonial Williamsburg.

It is one of the oldest new-world settlements in North America. The company “Colonial Williamsburg” is working to make this part of American history beautiful. Let me explain.

In your town, there are new buildings that are perfect, old buildings needing major repair, and everything in between. Imagine a time, say 300 years from now, when every building was brought to “like-new” condition. Your restored town would be authentic because every building would be authentic. But it would be better than any real moment in your town’s history because everything would be like new; not a mix of the old, the young and the in between.

Now you’ve got the idea of Colonial Williamsburg. Recommended!

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