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The Authors Next Door

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

I grew up playing the card game Authors. In my childhood I hadn’t read most of the books featured in the game, but the more I played, the more familiar I became with each author’s works. Mark Twain, of course, … Continue reading →

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Bits from the books… impress your friends with fun bits of history trivia

Posted on December 20, 2015 by

Bits from the books… impress your friends at holiday parties with fun bits of history trivia –  there is plenty more in my books. Here are 11 favorites. 1 Top General of the American Revolution, First President of the United … Continue reading →

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A gift idea for history lovers (and haters?)

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

History is not about dates and quotes and obscure provisos. History is about life, about change, about consequences, cause and effect. It’s about the mystery of human nature, the mystery of time, and it isn’t just about politics and the … Continue reading →

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