Lone Prairie

Lone Prairie

The heavy brigade vs. the light brigade, and what we do with our mistakes.

We memorize the tragedy and forget the victory.

Julie R. Neidlinger
Jul 21, 2025
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To us, a balaclava is a ski mask, great for protection from the natural elements, robbing banks, and hiding faces in general.

To the folks who lived in 1854, it was a battle during the Crimean War, famously marked by two British cavalry actions: the charge of the Heavy Brigade and the charge of the Light …

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