It's been some time since I've given a history lesson on here. This one I stumbled upon recently while I was in Philadelphia. It's something even I didn't know, and I've been studying history for more than seven years. I'm really excited to share this. A lot of times when we talk about early American … Continue reading The Dissenters of the Constitution
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There and Back Again
This past week has been so intense. I didn't even really have time to write. I also was so busy that I couldn't allow myself to think about anything else during that time. Last week, I was in Philadelphia for a summer teaching conference. I did and learned so much. I never imagined being so … Continue reading There and Back Again
Looking Ahead
I'm settling in very comfortably to my summer break. I am very thankful for this time that I get off to relax. However, it's not just a time to slack off and do nothing. I've spent summers like that before. While that's not a bad thing (and no shame to the ones that do it), … Continue reading Looking Ahead
Keep Calm and Carry On
I'm almost positive you've seen the posters. They're usually red and say "Keep Calm and..." (There are so many variations). But do you know the story behind the original? I want to do something a little different today. I'm going to give you the history of this saying and also talk about how I am … Continue reading Keep Calm and Carry On
The History of Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day! While I enjoy this day, the historian in me is curious as to how this day came about. I hope I'm not the only one, so I want to give you the history of Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day has a couple different origin stories. Like a number of many other days, it … Continue reading The History of Valentine’s Day
Civic Responsibility
This wasn't necessarily the post I was planning for this week, and it's also different than most posts I've written recently. But, as usual, I feel obligated to tell my story and talk about things in my life. So about a month ago, I got the dreaded note in the mail: JURY SUMMONS. I've received … Continue reading Civic Responsibility
Scheduling
Life is starting to get busy. I have something going on every single weekday (and at least one thing most weekends) for the next around eight weeks. It's a lot, and it feels like a lot. I read my post about My Worst Semester the other day. I remember what that felt like, and what … Continue reading Scheduling
A History of Voting in the United States
It's Election Day here in the United States! It falls on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Well, maybe you've wondered WHY that date. Or maybe you've been curious about who has and how they got the right to vote. Fear not! I have the answers to those questions. Why is Election … Continue reading A History of Voting in the United States
Thoughts from a Pro-Choice Christian
This is the hardest blog post I've ever written and possibly the hardest one I'll ever have to write. I recognize that writing this may cost me some respect, followers, or even friends. But I also believe that staying silent on this decision is not the right thing for me. I make it a point … Continue reading Thoughts from a Pro-Choice Christian
The History of Memorial Day
I haven't done a history lesson in a while, so I figured we're overdue. Yesterday was Memorial Day here in the United States. Most people I know treat it as a free 3-day weekend. Others think of it as the unofficial start of summer. And others still think of it as a way to honor … Continue reading The History of Memorial Day
Battle Kim of the Republic 