Sometimes two ‘loves’ can complement each other. In this case, writing and a fascination with railroading. Many fraternal ancestors were railroad men. My great-grandpa Louis Iuppenlatz and my Grandpa Bud Staton were both stationmasters. Louis managed railroad stations in Indiana and Ohio. Bud managed a station in the Akron area. My dad wasn’t a stationmaster,Continue reading “Two Loves: Writing and Railroading”
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Made His Mark: Daniel J. Boorstin, A Man and His World
written by Renee Kimball Education is learning what you didn’t even know you didn’t know. ~ Daniel J. Boorstin There are many people who have never heard of Daniel J. Boorstin. You may not know of him or his lifetime of work. Boorstin is one of a group of modern historians who rose to prominenceContinue reading “Made His Mark: Daniel J. Boorstin, A Man and His World”
Oh my, Valentine!
Have you ever wondered about the origins of Valentine’s Day? Where did our favorite romantic holiday find its many symbols–the pink and red, the cards, the sweets, and the hearts? Is it really, as some suggest, a holiday cooked up by greeting card companies? Valentine’s Day is an old holiday, with rootsContinue reading “Oh my, Valentine!”
Wedding Receptions in the You-Tube Era
Posted by N. M. Cedeño What’s going on with wedding receptions these days? My husband and I were apparently married in a bygone era, the pre-YouTube era. Consequently, our bridesmaids and groomsmen did not choreograph dances, put on a ballet, or produce a Broadway musical during our reception for the entertainment of our guests.Continue reading “Wedding Receptions in the You-Tube Era”
Old West Entertainers
Post by Doris McCraw I love entertainment; movies, plays, opera, and symphony along with so many other forms. One thing I always stop and read when I’m researching is the entertainment that those in the 1800s enjoyed. Since I’ve been in the ‘stacks’ lately researching an outlaw for an upcoming presentation and paper, I thoughtContinue reading “Old West Entertainers”
Locations and Connections by Debra
This Post by Debra Easterling A funny anecdote. In my opinion, the best book I’ve written to-date is Moshe’s War. I did not intend to write this book at first. I was doing research on another book, which has still yet to be completed. My research was in regard to a character that wasContinue reading “Locations and Connections by Debra”
Halloween 1870s Style
Post by Doris McCraw First, I’ll get my new story/promotion out of the way. I have a story in the anthology “One Yuletide Knight” that is now up for pre-order and will be available as an ebook on November 2, 2017 with the print version available shortly after. You can purchase it at: One Yuletide KnightContinue reading “Halloween 1870s Style”
Some Thoughts on History
Post by Doris McCraw I’m in the midst of writing a novel due to be released in January. I’m also writing a paper for the library districts history symposium. Additionally, I’m thinking of taking the nanowrimo challenge this November. So you may wonder why I chose ‘Some Thoughts on History’ as the subject of thisContinue reading “Some Thoughts on History”
RESPECT
post (c) Doris McCraw If anyone has followed my timeline on Facebook, they would have seen the post about the theft at Colorado Springs Evergreen Cemetery. Someone came in and stole the metal fencing from around a small grave in the pioneer section. The headstone, which was leaning against the fencing is now lying onContinue reading “RESPECT”
The Many Names of Helen Hunt Jackson
Post (c) Doris McCraw Helen Hunt Jackson is not a well-known name to many. This of course is partially due to the fact she died in 1885. Additionally, she had many names during her lifetime, one of which was not Helen Hunt Jackson. She was born Helen Maria Fiske in 1830. She carried this nameContinue reading “The Many Names of Helen Hunt Jackson”
Writing Wranglers and Warriors 