Musicoligists disagree on what was the first musical device. They generally agree that the first musical instrument was the voice. So it's a simple … [Read more...] about Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous 2011 & memories from the gutter
early american history
Historical attractions in Gotham City: A gin-soaked stroll through New York City’s Manhattan Island
For nearly eight years, I lived only an hour's train ride to New York City. Yet I seldom visited there, and developed a true love/hate relationship … [Read more...] about Historical attractions in Gotham City: A gin-soaked stroll through New York City’s Manhattan Island
A Contrarian’s View of History: The Myth of Independence
Who do we thank for our independence? Surely not the British for granting us self-rule under duress. Taxation without representation? We paid among … [Read more...] about A Contrarian’s View of History: The Myth of Independence
Newbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts: Early American history and historical attractions from the colonial era in an enchanted New England landscape
Top: Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, circa 1695, Newbury, Essex county, Massachusetts.Newbury reminds me of the west of Ireland. You come into Newbury via … [Read more...] about Newbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts: Early American history and historical attractions from the colonial era in an enchanted New England landscape
