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Category: History and Politics

David McCullough & Important Whistles In My Life- Encore Edition
History and Politics, My Dad, Me & Dementia

David McCullough & Important Whistles In My Life- Encore Edition

I was sad to hear the news about the passing of historian David McCullough at the age of 89 yesterday. … Continue reading David McCullough & Important Whistles In My Life- Encore Edition

Brotherly Love
History and Politics, My Dad, Me & Dementia

Brotherly Love

In the spring of 1998, my senior year in college, I received an unexpected yet excellent guest outside my front … Continue reading Brotherly Love

The Real Deal
Entertainment, History and Politics, Thoughts by a Dad

The Real Deal

I have to admit one of the coolest, most legit characters I have ever read about or heard about for … Continue reading The Real Deal

’64 and ’44
History and Politics

’64 and ’44

There are two important aspects when it comes to examining history that I constantly remind my students.  The first is … Continue reading ’64 and ’44

Essence of Humanity Part I
Entertainment, History and Politics, Thoughts by a Dad

Essence of Humanity Part I

What is it that makes humans human? Is there an overarching element or component that is central to our being?  … Continue reading Essence of Humanity Part I

The Greatest Deal No One Has Ever Heard Of
Entertainment, History and Politics

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

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Entertainment, History and Politics

Paging Madame Geoffrin. . .Paging Madame Geoffrin. . .

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
Entertainment, History and Politics, My Dad, Me & Dementia

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
History and Politics

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

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