No True History

I still feel the sentiments expressed here. I often wonder just how far off I am when I write about people from earlier centuries, people I never knew. Originally published January 15, 2018. EL By Eilene Lyon We recently watched The Abolitionists, by American Experience.  It is an excellent and high-production-value 3-part series about the... Continue Reading →

A Special Tree Hug

This was my very first blog post on January 1, 2018. EL By Eilene Lyon Last year I visited several national parks, as I do every year.  This photo shows bristlecone pines in  Great Basin National Park.  Yes, I was there hugging trees.  It’s true.  But there were no witnesses (other than the trees), so... Continue Reading →

Gourd Houses Update

By Eilene Lyon Programming note: This will be my last post until November. I need to take a break from blogging for a while to complete some projects and take a vacation. Since I have over 500 posts in my archive, I'm going to schedule some of them for reblogging while I'm away. Feel free... Continue Reading →

The Bass Collection

Found Photo Project #9 By Eilene Lyon Similar to the Welsh-Adler File, I recently picked up a collection of photos from the local antique mart that had belonged to a single person. I did leave behind a few unidentifiable snapshots, but bought the remainder. Unlike the David R. Young photo that mysteriously turned up locally,... Continue Reading →

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