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Systemic Ignorance Jun. 23, 2020
"Systemic racism"? I wouldn't call that America's present problem. "Systemic ignorance" comes a lot ... Read More
U.S. Highway 395 Leads Back Into California History Jun. 21, 2020
By Kitty Morse Even though I am a resident of California I had never driven up historic U.S. Highwa... Read More
The Social Security 'Goody Bag' Jun. 17, 2020
At least once a day, I get one or more emails that start out with some form of this phrase: "I'll te... Read More
My Summer 2020 Reading List Jun. 16, 2020
It's hard to believe, but summer is here already. Thanks to COVID-19, this summer is likely to be a ... Read More
Confederate Names on Military Bases Are Unacceptable. They Should Go. Jun. 16, 2020
Sen. Roy Blunt said last week he is open to removing the names of Confederate generals from U.S. mil... Read More
The Monumental Campaign to #CancelAmerica Jun. 10, 2020
Across our looted plain, statues are under siege. Smashed. Spray-painted. Shrouded. Expunged. In the... Read More
Vacation Places That Are Hard to Forget Jun. 07, 2020
By Gay Courter When I'm not traveling I am either planning the next trip or reminiscing about favori... Read More
When Normalcy Returns, Celebrate in Boston May. 09, 2020
By Robert Selwitz Whenever leisure travel again makes sense, Boston should be a prime destination ch... Read More
During This Pandemic Pause, Let History Inspire Apr. 30, 2020
Today, more than ever, it's important to remember we are part of an exceptional nation that has over... Read More
There Should Be No Secrets in a Marriage Apr. 21, 2020
DR. WALLACE: I'm 18 and engaged to be married to a wonderful guy who is 23. He alternates between tr... Read More
What We Need Now: A Governor of New York Apr. 08, 2020
When the nation plunged deep into despair and crisis, the governor of New York rose out of ashes and... Read More
Coronavirus Claims New Victims: Places and Pasts Apr. 07, 2020
BROTHERSVALLEY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania — Anyone who drives along the narrow, winding township r... Read More
Sheraton Table Has Faux Bamboo Legs Apr. 03, 2020
Q: I have enclosed a photo of an antique table that has been passed down in our family for generatio... Read More
Oak Bookshelf Has No Maker's Mark Mar. 06, 2020
Q: This is a photo of a small antique oak bookshelf. The two shelves are open, and the top shelf is ... Read More
A Family Affair in London Mar. 01, 2020
By Sharon Whitley Larsen "Look, Kalea! There's Windsor Castle! It's over 900 years old! The oldest a... Read More
Visit the Homes of Wharton and Melville in the Berkshire Mountains Feb. 22, 2020
By Steve Bergsman In 1905, Edith Wharton published what is generally considered her first great nove... Read More
A History Belle's Pick of Presidents Feb. 19, 2020
WASHINGTON — So, here we are on Presidents Day in Washington, the city hushed on the holiday. ... Read More
Tests For America's Democracy Lie Ahead in 2020 Jan. 08, 2020
2020 is going to be a pivotal year for America. Can we afford to lose another year before we start t... Read More
Let's Have Some Historical Perspective on Presidential Misconduct Dec. 06, 2019
This week, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee trotted out a trio of dispassionate legal expe... Read More
Cancer Cuts Dec. 04, 2019
As cancer rates increase, the number of doctors trained to treat cancer patients is declining. A new... Read More
