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What do you know about the 17th Amendment?

There’s probably a limited audience to be reeled in by the title of today’s blog post, but I couldn’t think of a more creative way that might trick some unsuspecting readers to dive in. If US Constitutional History is not your cup of tea, please visit my blog again next week. I’m not sure what … Continue reading What do you know about the 17th Amendment? →

#OnThisDay: President Kennedy was Assassinated, 1963

For those of us who were alive at the time, it just doesn’t seem possible that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated 58 years ago today. If you were at least six or seven years old on that day, it’s probably a day you’ll never forget. It was one of those life experiences like September … Continue reading #OnThisDay: President Kennedy was Assassinated, 1963 →

#OnThisDay: Articles of Confederation, 1777

It’s been four weeks since my last #OnThisDay blog post. Today’s might not be the most exciting topic for you, but I think it’s important for Americans to be reminded about the early days of our democracy. The historian in me just can’t help myself. The Articles of Confederation document was the forerunner of the … Continue reading #OnThisDay: Articles of Confederation, 1777 →

What Would Make You Happy?

On the heels of reading seven books in June, I took a step back in July and “only” read five books. I’d let the pressure of reading books so I could blog about them get too much of a hold on my life. That’s why I planned to not read as much in July. That … Continue reading What Would Make You Happy? →

Some Odd Books Read in October 2021

The titles of the books I read in September are way off the beaten path. Since I’m writing a novel that includes a murder, I need to make sure I have certain details as accurate as possible. Actually, I want to get all the details right, but my research and study in October concentrated on … Continue reading Some Odd Books Read in October 2021 →

Giving God the Right of Way

I plan. I make lists. I find great satisfaction in checking off the items I complete on my to-do list. There are some problems with this. First, I always think I can accomplish more in a day than I can. This leads to frustration and feelings of guilt. Second, I don’t allow for “down days.” … Continue reading Giving God the Right of Way →

#OnThisDay: Russia Transferred Alaska to US, 1867

The thought of Russia selling Alaska to the United States in 1867 – or any other time – makes my head spin. My first thought was, I bet the Russians are still kicking themselves over this! That led to me look up the origins of the idiom to kick oneself. According to my handy reference … Continue reading #OnThisDay: Russia Transferred Alaska to US, 1867 →

Myths and Legends Day

Myths and Legends Day is an internationally-celebrated day on October 11 every year. Who knew? I’d never heard of it until this year. I found it on a list of days. This week seems to have more than its share of such days. Tomorrow wins the special day contest. It’s Cookbook Launch Day, Free Thought … Continue reading Myths and Legends Day →

Books Read & Analyzed in September 2021

I dedicated the month of September to read books about the art and craft of writing. It’s slower than reading novels – that’s for sure! At least, that was my plan. I had it all mapped out, down to how many pages I’d read each day. Then, that online writing course I’m taking began on … Continue reading Books Read & Analyzed in September 2021 →

Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.

Banned Books Week began yesterday in the United States. The American Library Association shines a spotlight on challenged books for one week every September. It’s important for us to pause and consider which books have been challenged and the reasons for those challenges. My sister holds a Master’s degree in Library Science and was a … Continue reading Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us. →