One person’s perspective . . . and why that’s important
Can ordinary people help write history?
Author: DJB
An unlikely freedom fighter
The story of how one of the most famous celebrities of her time became a French spy during WW II.
From the bookshelf: October 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. See what made the cut in October.
I’m shocked—shocked—to find that gambling is going on in here
Gambling and sports . . . what could possibly go wrong?
America is an effort
Lessons in history – and on the art of being human – from David McCullough.
Pull up a chair and let’s talk
Summarizing 20 conversations with authors about writing, truth, the past, the present, and life’s lessons.
A wild dream, an old Victorian, and a few grapevines from a kind neighbor
Rich Moran chats with me about his memoir of how an old house and a vineyard changed his life.
A baseball postseason for the ages
Thinking . . . and thinking . . . and thinking about the 2025 baseball postseason. One for the ages.
Do one thing everyday that scares you
Francis Collins looks at four core sources of wisdom: truth, science, faith, and trust.
Observations from . . . October 2025
A summary of the October posts from the MORE TO COME newsletter.
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