American Civil War
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The Origins of Memorial Day
The men, women, and children who arrived at the race track came with shovels and picks. They came to pay tribute to the dead soldiers by giving them proper burials. The names of the dead were unknown to those who… Continue reading
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The Hat Trick and the Crisis We Still Face
I was obligated to tell a broader story. I needed a cast of characters to tell Emma’s tale and to demonstrate the complexity of the historical period of national division mirrored in contemporary American society. Continue reading
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Creativity and My Adventure with Sarah Edmonds
But what exactly is boredom? Can it be productive? Can it contribute to our creativity? Continue reading
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Grocery Shopping with Mister Lincoln’s Elephant Boys
Grocery shopping in our home is usually done on Thursday or Friday. The upcoming week’s menu and the supermarket list are written concurrently. This saves time and money in the market. The problem with this is that we each prefer… Continue reading
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