The original “immigrants” to my state (New Mexico), the Spanish conquistadors, were quite “colorful” in their naming of landmarks and geographical features. The area between Las Cruces and Socorro was called the “Jornada del Muerto”, or “journey of the dead”, because of its lack of a source of potable water. One of the mountain ranges east of Albuquerque is called the “Sandias”, or “watermelons”, in tribute of it’s turning red at sunset – likewise the Sangre de Christo mountains east of Santa Fe (Blood of Christ) also displayed red at dusk. I don’t recall any “purple” mountains, but I will readily admit to my stupidity when it comes to a grasp of the Spanish language, though I’ve lived here most of my life.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
what, no spacious skies?
pschearer Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Do they still teach kids patriotic songs in school anymore?
amethyst52 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Won’t be any of it left after dumpty is done with it.
Gent almost 5 years ago
I sea so many options.
GabryelFrost almost 5 years ago
Purple mountains ? Was author on mushrooms ?
zerotvus almost 5 years ago
i think it should be the national anthem…..
gammaguy almost 5 years ago
“Purple mountains”, but nothing pointing to “majesties”. Is that because we have a President rather than a king or queen?
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
I would head for the Purple Mountains! That would have to be a sight!
gammaguy almost 5 years ago
Oh, beautiful for aircraft-clogged skies?
Well, I guess it depends on where you live. Not too many mountains or seas in Iowa, either.
dukedoug almost 5 years ago
Sunburnt country, sweeping plains, ragged mountain ranges, droughts, flooding rains.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
They are all in the same direction, my friend! Precious America!
wellis1947 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The original “immigrants” to my state (New Mexico), the Spanish conquistadors, were quite “colorful” in their naming of landmarks and geographical features. The area between Las Cruces and Socorro was called the “Jornada del Muerto”, or “journey of the dead”, because of its lack of a source of potable water. One of the mountain ranges east of Albuquerque is called the “Sandias”, or “watermelons”, in tribute of it’s turning red at sunset – likewise the Sangre de Christo mountains east of Santa Fe (Blood of Christ) also displayed red at dusk. I don’t recall any “purple” mountains, but I will readily admit to my stupidity when it comes to a grasp of the Spanish language, though I’ve lived here most of my life.
cuzinron47 almost 5 years ago
Seems to be surrounded by seas, is this another deserted island cartoon cliche?