Milestone Monday
On this day, September 18, in 1793, George Washington laid the cornerstone of the United States Capitol Building. He was aided by eight Freemasons dressed in full masonic regalia marking the beginning of a period of construction that lasted seven years and the dawning of the growth of the nation. In 1792, Thomas Jefferson put out a call for architectural design submissions for the Capitol Building and was won over by a late entry from amateur architect William Thornton. Thornton’s design was officially approved in April of 1793, with the caveat that French architect Stephen Hallet would review and modify his plans as needed.
Architect Glenn Brown (1854-1932) explored the history and design of the Capitol Building in his book History of the United States Capitol, published in two volumes by the Government Publishing Office from 1900-1903. For a decade, Brown worked with numerous institutions and organizations to gather plans, illustrations, and the history of the building through architecture and interior design. He highlights that the importance of the building’s merit is not just in its construction and completeness, but its aspirations. Historian Charles Moore, secretary to Michigan Senator James McMillan, writes in the introduction, “[T]he Capitol is not a creation, but a growth, and its highest value lies in the fact that it never was, and it never will be, finished.”
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"How was your day, Sofia?"
"Well, considering I'm in pain for two days... I'm doing pretty well"
Later that day "William, maybe I'm dying... is it normal? I don't remember how it was when my mom gave birth to Elsa, I was little... oh watcher! this hurts"
William took her hand "breathe darling... always remember to breathe"
A few minutes later their baby girl was born. Her name is Anna.
"See, you did it Sofia!" he looked at his daughter "she looks like you,Sof! She's pretty"
She was so tired, but she couldn't stop looking at her daughter... their daughter. To be married to him and having a family with William was one of her dream coming true.
She sang a song to Anna to sleep
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mitchy wedding // guests
tbear! and his new wife emma
patty, jumbo, willy, lilje ...and muzzin being a grizzled old soul nursing a drink solo🫶
eta:
featuring aus' back
eta2:
aus, bunts, mo, fredy
naz!
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Today is National Drink Wine Day, so unwind with a glass or two of your favorite vintage, just like these chaRActers. 🍷
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It was time. Sofia got into labor, she was sad and scared.
William was panicking and Mary stepped in and tried to soothe her "it's going to be fine, my dear"
The next morning Mary asked how Sofia was doing and she said "awful, but I could get a good night of sleep"
when she finished the sentence she started to feel pain
"Breathe, Sofia... breathe"
The pain ceased for a while and she decided to walk around the property, she even played at this pond. But soon the contractions were back and she was brought to reality
"There you are!" William said "I've been looking for you... how are you?"
"I'm alright. Better with you here"
William smiled "You should be resting, Sofia"
"The walks hel--" and then she groaned feeling a sharp pain in her womb. Immediatly William put his arms around her. He was sad that she was in so much pain for so long, but he said "I'm here, Sofia"
After Daniel got married to Ethel, he left the Thorntons and they had to hire a new butler. Ruth doesn't like her.
"I'm gonna tell mom and daddy you're mean"
Esther feigned concern "Oh no! Don't do it" and then she laughed "I don't care, little brat"
William tried to work from home that day. He wanted to read some book to distract him.
Meanwhile Sofia was feeling dazed from exhaustion
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Together again on screen 5/x:
Richard Armitage and Lucy Brown
John Thornton and Ann Latimer - North and South (2004)
William Chatford and Ivy Ridgeway - Malice Aforethought (2005)
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