The Greatest Deal No One Has Ever Heard Of
There have been some remarkable deals struck over our country’s history. From the Dutch purchasing the island of Manhattan for … Continue reading The Greatest Deal No One Has Ever Heard Of
Category: History and Politics
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Legend has it that when Irish clans went to war with one another in the very distant past the poets … Continue reading Paging Madame Geoffrin. . .Paging Madame Geoffrin. . .
Dionysian Moments
Years back in a graduate school course of mine the instructor was offering up to our class a personal story … Continue reading Dionysian Moments
Unfettered Power in American History
There exist numerous examples of power and authority throughout American history. Be they institutions like government in general, mega cap … Continue reading Unfettered Power in American History
Important Whistles In My Life
Well before the days of cellphones and text messaging my father had a very effective and seemingly foolproof way of … Continue reading Important Whistles In My Life
John Milton, Friedrich Nietzsche & Prophecy
My dad was a person of deep faith. His Catholicism was a big component to his life. In fact his faith was … Continue reading John Milton, Friedrich Nietzsche & Prophecy
Roger Casement: The Real Dos Equis Guy
He traveled to the Congo and worked for Henry Stanley where he also became friends with Joseph Conrad. He explored the Amazon, was knighted … Continue reading Roger Casement: The Real Dos Equis Guy
