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The Tiers of History
As I’m rereading a book about Mickey Mantle, I don’t recall the problems he had had with Joe DiMaggio, who, as The Mick was beginning his career, Joltin Joe was ending his. I also don’t remember what a light touch … Continue reading
History’s Greatest Hits
I had lunch with my friend Jack and his date, I’ll call Minnie, from Long Island. Jack, whenever we meet, always asks what I’m reading, so I mention a book on Benjamin Franklin, by Stacy Schiff, I’ve just reread. Minnie … Continue reading
Sentimental History
There are so many poignant stories that aren’t mainstream, reminding us that we all possess humanity in one way or another. I’d like to share eight tender tales of lore, five about U.S. Presidents. Theodore Roosevelt wore a ring with … Continue reading
Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, Family, humanity, Love, media, men, New York City, Politics, violence, words, writing
Tagged American History, Robert F. Kennedy 1968, The sinking of the Titanic, U.S. Presidents
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Tweeting History
You know how much I love American History, regaling it at every opportunity. It’s what keeps me calm during our present, being able to tiptoe back to consult with our noble predecessors. When I recently was told to shut-up by … Continue reading
It’s Cause Ah’ Read, Baba’
Someone sent me a personal email asking how I know so much after reading my post…Things You May Not Know. At first I thought it must be code for, wanna have a cuppa coffee, since, what a silly question. But … Continue reading
Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, History, humor, inspiration, internet, New York City, Politics, readng, words, writing
Tagged American History, Being self-taught, Bill Hicks, Love of books, The Vietnam Memorial
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Mornings On Horseback
I’ve just finished David McCullough’s book, Mornings On Horseback (1981) about a young, romantic Theodore Roosevelt. The by-line reads: The Story Of An Extraordinary Family, A Vanished Way of Life And The Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt. What inspires … Continue reading
The Comfort Of History
This shutdown business has me quite undone. I can’t believe it’s still unresolved without any end in sight. What about those of us inside the wall? I went to my bookcase taking down an atlas on past presidents: Lincoln, FDR, … Continue reading
Posted in History, Politics, readng, Uncategorized, words, writing
Tagged American History, American presidents, President Donald Trump
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Those Wacky Presidents
After a friend read, I can name all the U.S. Presidents, he demanded to know how, so I told him. Boy, was he sorry. Washington, the first, is a no-brainer. John Adams the 2nd, Thomas Jefferson, author of The Declaration … Continue reading
Posted in Books, History, humanity, humor, internet, Politics, travel, violence, war, words, writing
Tagged American History, Donald Trump, US Presidents
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Susannah’s Spring, Summer Reading List 2017
After being called a serial reader, So many books, so little time, doesn’t apply to me, reading nonstop regardless of where I am. That’s the key, to have one with you at all times so you can sneak a … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Cinema, comedy, History, humor, New York City, readng, words, writing
Tagged American History, great writing, Love of books, New York Society Library, reading
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