Advocates of Manifest Destiny believed that expansion was not only good, but that it was obvious (“manifest”) and certain (“destiny”).

I sold all my furniture, packed up all my books, vacuum-sealed my clothes, and flew west for good. Now what?





twitter.com/mmmeghan:

    "Weston wind, when will thou blow
    The small rain down can rain?
    Christ if my love were in my arms,
    And I in my bed again."
    Anonymous, early 16th Century
    — 4 months ago