Im jamie colby, and today im in wilmington, North Carolina. Its known for its gorgeous beaches and its great surfing, but it was also the last confederate port city to fall during the civil war, so it is fitting that im here to meet an heir whose ancestor became famous in defeat at the Highwater Mark of the confederacy. My name is George Edward pickett v. Im the greatgreatgrandson of general george e. Pickett of gettysburg fame. And i never knew exactly what that would bring to my family fame, fortune, or dishonor. George who goes by his middle name, ed has invited me to his home. Hi, ed. Hi. You must be jamie. I am jamie. How are you today . Im good. When the 59yearold isnt working as a surfing instructor, ed enjoys doing yoga and playing guitar. Its a far cry from his famous greatgreatgrandfather who fought at gettysburg. Growing up, did your family ever discuss that you had a connection to that battle . Well, i knew about it. It was discussed briefly. I was not really that intereste
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With the temperature dropping and the wind starting to blow, we know fall is here. For those looking to get into the fall mood, here are some music recommendations to fulfill your daily dose of fall vibes. “Woodland” – The Paper Kites The Paper Kites, an Australian indie-folk band, released their first EP, “Woodland,” in.