Organization
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Second To None
Every year, almost without really planning to, I find myself chasing the Fourth. It starts small—flags on streetlights, memorial banners for local service members, porch railings wrapped in red, white, and blue. Then come the drives with no destination, moving… Continue reading
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Finding Wonderland
My love of horses goes back a long way. One of the first reports I remember writing in grade school was about Willie Shoemaker, the legendary American jockey. His quiet smile and crouched, almost comical posture belied an extraordinary talent.… Continue reading
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Made-To-Order Mayhem
As a teenager, I dreamed of playing third base. It was where I pictured myself—hands ready, feet planted, fielding every ball that came my way. That picture didn’t last long. My coaches took one look at my left hand and… Continue reading
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Once Upon A Time
It’s no secret—I’m a history nerd through and through. Every week, I find myself tumbling down another self-induced rabbit hole, drawn in by a story that grabs hold and won’t let go. Whatever the spark, it always leads me to… Continue reading
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Huzza! Brave Boys
History rarely arrives with fanfare. More often, it slips in quietly—catching us off guard in everyday moments: a stack of old books forgotten in a basement, a handwritten note in the margin of a worn cookbook, a song your mother… Continue reading
