Posts by Pamela
Running from Bondage: A Q & A with Dr. Karen Cook Bell
Between the combination of the approval of Juneteenth as a federal holiday and the July 4th holiday , the American Revolution has been on my mind for the last few weeks. And thanks to a recently published book, those thoughts have taken some new turns. It is not often that a book crosses my desk…
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Celebrating the 4th of July
Here in the United States, we’re heading into the July 4th holiday–a holiday that expands or contracts depending on where in the week in falls. It’s also a holiday where the meaning of what we are celebrating is often lost in the celebration itself. In the past I’ve used this post to remind all of…
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Road Trip Through History: The National Hobo Museum
There are some roadside attractions that are impossible to resist. As far as My Own True Love and I were concerned, the National Hobo Museum was one of those attractions. We got off the highway knowing that it would either be dreadful or wonderful. In fact, it was both. Located in Britt, Iowa, also home…
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