RIP, Studs Terkel

Just a quick note to say goodbye to a master craftsman. He died this weekend at 96, leaving a prolific Continue reading →

a tale of two books

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Truly, cliche lovers everywhere owe a debt of Continue reading →

eyes

What do you notice first when you meet someone? When you look at a photo? I notice the hands and Continue reading →

Passionate Writing

OK, let me tell you a story…. I’ve spent the past 3 1/2 years studying the 1938 Reunion of the Continue reading →

Home

Where is home? Is it the place you were born? the place you raised your own family? For me, it’s Continue reading →

Black and White

My daughter came home from school this week talking about 2 people. She wanted to learn more about Andrew Jackson Continue reading →

Walker Percy Review

I’ve seen this reviewed elsewhere, but I wanted to take a few words to express my delight at his wit, Continue reading →

Kids and History

Sorry about the dearth of posts lately, I’ve spent the last 2 weeks either traveling or preparing to travel, so… Continue reading →