Historian. Author. Ranter. Idea Junkie.
This a blog. Sort of. I rarely use it anymore.
Read the whole thing, and then ask yourself: What would you do? What do you think is right? And then, I dunno, call your senators? No matter which you option you favor, this is when your voice can matter.
Read MoreI knew what I wanted . . . no . . . . what I longed for, prayed for. A soul-gripping, tear-inducing visual on par with the troops-in-the-airport saga of 2005.
Read MoreA reminder not to get too hung up in your own bubble: Many Trump voters are happy, indeed thrilled. Although perhaps someone should remind them: NO president EVER fulfilled ALL of his promises.
Read MorePerhaps the most interesting response to the immigration situation was this unexpected editorial from the New York Times editorial board. Even if you don't read it, look at its headline.
Read MoreThe election inspired me to finally investigate the realm of "podcasts." WHY did I wait so long? (Answer: I'm a dope.)
Read MoreI've spent the past two months reading up on the new administration. Again, I aimed for solid, researched sources. Here's what I've learned.
Read MoreWebsite of Maureen Ogle, author and historian. Books include Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer; In Meat We Trust: An Unexpected History of Carnivore America; and Key West: History of An Island of Dreams.
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