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Zach Wriston
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history, books, national parks, & tea enthusiast. A ragamuffin methodist. Steelers, Penn State, Orioles, WVU, & Liberty U supporter. My opinions are my own.
Augustine's Influence on the West
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Augustine's Influence on the West
Reflecting on Augustinian Thought and the development of Just War Doctrine
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February 1, 2026 at 10:33 PM
“You are blind to reality and for that I am most proud.”
February 1, 2026 at 4:30 AM
January 15, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Reposted by Zach Wriston
When you make it to another Jewish holiday, before you say any other prayer or start your celebration, you recite the Shehecheyanu, which is essentially a thanksgiving for bringing us to this day. It’s ritual but it’s also a statement of survival on nights like these. A miracle of persistence.
December 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
For this Veteran's Day, I wanted to share this timeline project on Joshua Chamberlain. I hope you enjoy learning about his journey from a Scholar to Soldier: The wartime experiences of Joshua Chamberlain. (The link is right at the top of the Substack Story)
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Chamberlain's Civil War Timeline Project
Scholar to Soldier: The wartime experiences of Joshua L. Chamberlain
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November 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
November 8, 2025 at 5:45 AM
November 2, 2025 at 7:13 AM
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 AM
How to Shop & Cook on ~$30 a Week During a Government Shutdown
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How to Shop & Cook on ~$30 a Week During a Shutdown
A change in diet and cooking habits may be necessary to help survive the shutdown. Here’s a guide with a grocery list and menu to help you get started.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Hello, Blue Sky.
September 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM