Shall We Gather at the River
It still sits on the same spot overlooking the Cooper River as it has for over two centuries. Once visitors … Continue reading Shall We Gather at the River
Tag: History
Gone on the Rising Tide
“You prisoners of New South Wales, Who frequent watchhouses and gaols A story to you I will tell ‘Tis of … Continue reading Gone on the Rising Tide
Down a Rabbit Hole
Many times I have fallen down a rabbit hole when researching my family tree. Often this happens when I stumble … Continue reading Down a Rabbit Hole
A Night with the Muse
It had been snowing on and off all day. The air was crisp with cold. The lights of Prague glistened … Continue reading A Night with the Muse
Beauty Preserved
Just south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a place of sweeping live oak trees that contains just about everything … Continue reading Beauty Preserved
Angel in Disguise
Frank Sinatra and I shared a mutual acquaintance. Let me explain. Just across the Seine from Notre Dame is a … Continue reading Angel in Disguise
A Testament to Perseverance
It sits off the side of a two lane country road in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Upon approach, you immediately … Continue reading A Testament to Perseverance
Past is Present
Salem, Massachusetts is a place that doesn’t take itself too seriously, at least at first glance. Despite the dark history … Continue reading Past is Present
Pathway to Infamy
Sometimes time is the enemy of truth. The facts are passed down, often from mouth to ear, and somehow take … Continue reading Pathway to Infamy
Slaves in the Family
A few years ago I was perusing the shelves of a local bookshop in Pawleys Island, South Carolina and a … Continue reading Slaves in the Family
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