rantings & ramblings
I don’t usually talk about weekends because, honestly, not much happens. I do yard work. I read. We go to church on Sunday. But, every once in a while, something happens that I just can’t not write about (congratulations if you followed that double negative!). Continue reading “Weekend Review: Colonial Market Days”
Like the teacher’s final countdown to summer break, the Wheel of Time has turned ’round to Teaser Tuesday. Continue reading “Teaser Tuesday: The Zhivago Affair”
The recent marches for science have historians across academic fields wondering if we should hold a March for History. Of course, the discussion has already become, “Well, shouldn’t it be a March for Humanities?” Which, I’m fine with. This is what happens when historians try to plan anything.
Be that as it may, my signs are ready:
I designed them with a white background, so keep that in mind 🙂
Time for another interesting tale from family history! It is generally agreed that the words and works of Shakespeare are immortal. Of his many plays, Macbeth placed 2nd in a “greatest works” compilation this past year, the 400th anniversary of his death. Let us turn briefly to Act 1 Scene 3, featuring those eerie witches (which, sadly, was cut from the Michael Fassbender movie of the play): Continue reading “The Bard Grants Immortality”
Studying family history nearly always turns up some interesting nuggets of information. Continue reading “Historical Lottery Payout: $51,250,000”
Like a canoe caught in an eddy, the Wheel of Time has turned ’round to Teaser Tuesday. Although, in its case, I suspect Dramamine won’t be necessary. Continue reading “Teaser Tuesday: Alfred the Great”
Running In My Head 