JoeNov 2, 20206 minThe Electoral CollegeThe Presidential election is tomorrow. It'd certainly be best if we know the winner sooner rather than later. Today I think it's a good...
JoeOct 22, 20204 minCannaeThe book I'm reading now was given to me by a friend, and it's called Carnage and Culture. It looks at nine battles where 'western'...
JoeSep 25, 20203 minDr. SeussLately we're reading more and more Dr. Seuss. Soon after Jack was born we acquired (can't remember if it was a gift or what) a little...
JoeSep 18, 20206 minThe Decline and Fall of the French EmpireFor what should be the last time (I finished the Roberts book) I'm writing a Napoleon-centric post, though I can't promise there won't be...
JoeJul 20, 20204 minHamiltonHamilton was, and is, a national phenomenon. I never thought we'd see it and like many others was quite happy it'd be streaming on...
JoeJul 6, 20203 minOrigins of the LouvreWell I'm still tackling Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Roberts, and as always not making enough time to read. Even missing a lot of context...
JoeMay 25, 20202 minPearl Harbor (Memorial Day)Hopefully everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day. It can be easy to enjoy the three day weekend, spending time with your family and...
JoeMay 4, 20203 minFort McHenryWe have a board book that explains the origins of the Star Spangled Banner. It's on our main level where we generally hang out, so I read...
JoeApr 20, 20204 minWhiff of grapeshotEveryone hopefully already knows the basics of Napoleon. He became dictator of France and conquered most of Europe before finally being...
JoeApr 8, 20204 minThe politics of Lewis and ClarkI finally finished Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose. To be honest, I'm embarrassed it took so long. After starting on our Florida...
JoeMar 24, 20203 minThe American CrisisWe all need encouragement from time to time. Right now, many people do. This reminds me of a particular favorite piece of writing, The...
JoeFeb 10, 20205 minKen Burns the Civil WarI like history, especially American history. It's always been a preference to study the Revolutionary War era more than anything else,...
JoeNov 22, 20191 minTfw you see yourself in an explorerOk, I can finally write the post that spurred me to actually start a blog. From Undaunted Courage, written by Stephen Ambrose, chapter 9...