Our last daily newspaper
I’m in mourning today. No, it’s not our cat. Even with a recent disappointing medical diagnosis, El Gato Frankie is … Continue reading Our last daily newspaper
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Michael Oates and The Erie Canal
I recently saw a statistic about the intensive migratory period of the 19th century. The countries that sent the most … Continue reading Michael Oates and The Erie Canal
The smallpox epidemic of 1765-66
It’s been almost six weeks now since I have been in a gathering of more than two people simultaneously. My … Continue reading The smallpox epidemic of 1765-66