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This blog is an evolving commentary on American history and culture. Visit the “About” page to learn more about the author.

Recent Posts

  • Confronting Use of Native American Mascots in Mass. Means Questioning White Folklore July 29, 2020
  • Moving on from the Masconomet name July 27, 2020
  • Trump’s National Statue Park Is Not The Antidote Called For In This Moment July 8, 2020
  • What do we do with Confederate statues? July 7, 2020
  • ‘The Greatest Beach’ a Smithsonian favorite January 2, 2020

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American History, News, Op/Ed

Confronting Use of Native American Mascots in Mass. Means Questioning White Folklore

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Moving on from the Masconomet name
American History, Op/Ed

Moving on from the Masconomet name

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Trump’s National Statue Park Is Not The Antidote Called For In This Moment
American History, History, Op/Ed, Politics

Trump’s National Statue Park Is Not The Antidote Called For In This Moment

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What do we do with Confederate statues?
American History, History, Op/Ed, Politics

What do we do with Confederate statues?

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‘The Greatest Beach’ a Smithsonian favorite
American History, History, Nature, News, Travel

‘The Greatest Beach’ a Smithsonian favorite

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Teddy Roosevelt’s Near-Death Experience in Western Mass.
American History, Transportation

Teddy Roosevelt’s Near-Death Experience in Western Mass.

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George Washington and His Quirky, Questionable Sense of Humor
American History, Human Interest, Sports

George Washington and His Quirky, Questionable Sense of Humor

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In Western Mass., the Only Potholes You Won’t Hate
Nature, Travel

In Western Mass., the Only Potholes You Won’t Hate

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Strange Massachusetts Place Names, Part 1: Satans Kingdom
American History, History, Travel

Strange Massachusetts Place Names, Part 1: Satans Kingdom

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Abe Lincoln Named  a Town for Himself and Christened it with Watermelons
American History, History

Abe Lincoln Named a Town for Himself and Christened it with Watermelons

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