Thanks to the George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution for the invitation to speak at their May 10th meeting on the Second Continental Congress' authorizing an army. Included in the talk was the army's first two…
[White House Photo] Reuters posted a story March 19 that is absolutely mind-boggling, but I guess it just underlines that this is a "Whites [Only] House [https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-removes-ban-segregated-facilities-federal-contracts-2025-03-19/] And Yes, I'm Old Enough to Remember the Separate Drinking Fountains in Illinois'…
For how this all works: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/65286/handwriting-helps-kids-learn-heres-how-to-make-the-most-of-it
Battleship USS Texas Finds Home in Galveston, SS United States Arrives in Mobile John Grady March 5, 2025 5:57 PM - Updated: March 5, 2025 10:38 PM USS Texas, a U.S. Navy New York-class battleship that served in both…
Bless Our Lucky Stars! Less than two months into 47's term, we can haul out a MoneyGeek illustration to remind us [who are old enough] to recall those wondrous days of RMN's second term, past Carter, into RR's first when…
2025's King Cake came from Wegman's -- closer to home. So Party Hearty while you have the chance. Oh yes, March 5 is Ash Wednesday. Have sack cloth and ashes at hand.
Well, that kid chant is out the window [and certainly predates Aaron Lewis' 2022 song}. Bye-Bye Job and Maybe More! Watch your tongue and pen [keyboard]! https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/02/04/national-science-foundation-trump-executive-orders-words/
While we haven't seen rain for many days and leaves are falling without much color but brown and green, the Manse celebrates fall. The hibiscus continues to flourish -- in the daytime sun and warmth. The "Burning Bush," actually a…
(Image HarperCollins) My interview with Rachel Kousser on this historical figure shrouded in myth. https://www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/an-interview-with-rachel-kousser