When I was as Eastern College I didn’t have teachers. I had mentors.
Category: Thoughts
Street Music
One of the features which helps Colonial Williamsburg come alive are the random musicians in the streets 1. They play 18th Century tunes on instruments common to the day, and these lend a certain charm to visitor’s explorations. These three young men were sitting on the steps of the wig maker’s shoppe near King’s Arms…
Foreboding Horizon
Sometimes, you end up in the right spot at the perfect moment.
Hanging Out In Colonial Williamsburg
I cannot recommend enough spending a few days strolling the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg. Or, if you are too distant from Williamsburg, in *any* living history museum. Provoking imagination, and experiencing some of both the warts and charms of our history, is a great way to spend a vacation!
Say Hello to Kindness
“Dad, why do you say hello to everyone?” My son shot this question to me during our recent vacation. His inquiry sprang from a genuine curiosity, and not the more typical teenage fare of, “Why are you so embarrassing, father 1?” It was a good question, and I was happy my son noticed my practice…
Approaching History
I love history in general, but I have a special affinity for *U.S.* History. The subject fascinates me because, in it, I catch sight of the arcs which created the psyche of America — good, bad, and ugly.
