Resilience through the centuries
Phong Nguyen’s new novel is based on a true story of women’s strength in support of culture and country.
Author: DJB
An odd-shaped piece that never quite fit into society’s jigsaw puzzle
We all do better when we all do better.
Just rattle your jewelry
Queen Elizabeth II’s passing brings back memories of the time when music royalty met British royalty.
More ‘toons
More political cartoons that touch “a more visceral spot in the brain ”
The books I read in August 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from August 2022.
A Labor Day quiz
Test your knowledge of labor history and more in this fun Labor Day quiz.
Words to chew on
A fun look at the history of food-related words and phrases. Bon appetit!
Festival jams
When musicians gather onstage for jams, there’s often unexpected fun and sometimes a bit of magic.
Don’t mess with the archivists and librarians
Preservation and access to the records of government is required for an informed population…and democracy.
The cyclical nature of life and time
The first day of school reminds us that we are not bound by the time between our birthdays and last days.
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