For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. [It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 15-Aug, Part 1
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. [It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 14-Aug, Part 8
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. [It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 14-Aug, Part 7
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. [It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 14-Aug, Part 6
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. [It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 14-Aug, Part 5
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. [It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 14-Aug, Part 4
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. [It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 14-Aug, Part 3
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. [It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 14-Aug, Part 2
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 14-Aug, Part 1
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 13-Aug, Part 4
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 13-Aug, Part 3
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 13-Aug, Part 2
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 13-Aug, Part 1
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 9-Aug, Part 3
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 9-Aug, Part 2
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 9-Aug, Part 1
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 8-Aug
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Happy Birthday, Bill!
To note a much happier occasion: Happy birthday to Bill Schock, owner/editor of the Falls City Journal, who was monumentally helpful to me in the research and writing of the upcoming book. He graciously shared his photos and memories of Braniff 250 with me for publication; four of those are below, many more will be printed in the book. The...
Remembering Braniff Flight 250, 47 Years Ago Today
Taking time today to remember a tragic moment: 47 years ago today: Braniff International flight 250 crashed on Tony and Vernell Schawang’s soybean farm northeast of Falls City, NE, taking 42 lives. The crash had widespread consequences, both personally and in the industry. We fly safely today without any thought thanks in large part to sacrifices like those made that...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 5-Aug
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 4-Aug, Part 2
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 4-Aug, Part 1
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 3-Aug
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 2-Aug, Part 4
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 2-Aug, Part 3
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 2-Aug, Part 2
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 2-Aug, Part 1
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. An extra note on this one: It’s especially sad to see how many of these...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 1-Aug, Part 4
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 1-Aug, Part 3
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘[It’s aSquared’s First Birthday … we’re celebrating by looking back at events from a year...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 1-Aug, Part 2
For the next few weeks, we’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. ‘Here’s another retro/anniversary post … skip it you’re not into my sentimentality. I apparently made...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 1-Aug, Part 1
For the next few weeks, I’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. Laid Up ‘I’ve been so laid up with carpal tunnel (and thank you Hillary, Michael...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 31-July
For the next few weeks, I’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be. The last time I’ll give directions in San Francisco? ‘“Is Lombard down that way or up the other way?” ‘A short hip-looking...
Retro Post: 10 Years Ago Today, 23-July
For the next few weeks, I’ll be observing an anniversary: 10 years since we left San Francisco and moved to Ann Arbor. I’ll repost articles Frank and I wrote at that time for our Ann Arbor blog, aSquared. Bittersweet, very definitely they will be, bittersweet. Beginning of the End ‘Sorry for the few-and-far-between updates, folks, but things are a might...
WN345 Nose Gear Collapse at KLGA
“WN737-700 N753SW, operating as Southwest 345 from Nashville (KBNA) experiences nose gear collapse on arrival at KLGA.” …
Sorry We Destroyed Your Life After You Saved Our Country
“Alan Turing, the Enigma codebreaker who took his own life after being convicted of gross indecency under anti-homosexuality legislation, is to be given a posthumous pardon.” …
At Least One American Gets It
“America currently has no functioning democracy. ” James Earl Carter, 39th President of the U.S. “Amerika hat derzeit keine funktionierende Demokratie … Ich glaube, die Invasion der Privatsphäre ist zu weit gegangen. Und ich glaube, dass die Geheimnistuerei darum exzessiv gewesen ist. [Snowden’s revelations] wahrscheinlich nützlich, da sie die Öffentlichkeit informieren … nie zuvor dagewesene Verletzung unser Privatsphäre durch die...
I Believe …
“Individual citizens have the duty to violate domestic laws to prevent crimes against peace and humanity.” Edward Snowden “I believe in the principle declared at Nuremberg in 1945 … Individuals have international duties which transcend the national obligations of obedience. Therefore individual citizens have the duty to violate domestic laws to prevent crimes against peace and humanity from occurring.’ —...
Civil War Hospitals, the Vagaries of History and Us
A «sad story on the evening news» which prompted the following stream-of-consciousness (and shows how exciting my Sunday nights are): A fire destroyed a home north of Murfreesboro which was used as a hospital for Civil War troops. The family who lived there was refurbishing it and lost everything. But the story caught my attention because just a few miles...
Oh, yeah. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Julie Ward Howe's 1870 Mother's Day Proclamation
“The sword of murder is not the balance of justice.” Julia Ward Howe “Arise, then, women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts, whether your baptism be that of water or tears! “Say firmly: ‘We will not have great questions decided by irrelevant agencies. Our husbands shall not come to us, reeking with carnage, for caresses and applause....
tracylord: Tippi Hedren and her daughter Melanie Griffith
Tippi and Melanie
tracylord: Tippi Hedren and her daughter Melanie Griffith As Seen On
The Color of School Closures Spread the [rather obvious] word: “Mass school closings have become a hallmark of today’s dominant education policy agenda. But rather than helping students, these closures disrupt whole communities. And as U.S. Department of Education data suggests, the most recent rounds of mass closings in Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia disproportionately hurt Black and low-income...
School Closures Hit Disproportionately
The Color of School Closures Spread the [rather obvious] word: “Mass school closings have become a hallmark of today’s dominant education policy agenda. But rather than helping students, these closures disrupt whole communities. And as U.S. Department of Education data suggests, the most recent rounds of mass closings in Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia disproportionately hurt Black and low-income...
Germany 1980 “Hehehehe. We sure did beat the crap outta you Poles.” “Hehehehe. Yeah, ya sure did. … Hey, wanna be Pope?”
Pope Been-a-Nazi
Germany 1980 “Hehehehe. We sure did beat the crap outta you Poles.” “Hehehehe. Yeah, ya sure did. … Hey, wanna be Pope?” As Seen On