Join me on a journey of rediscovery as I delve into 19th century America and the life of John Morrissey, an Irish born champion bare-knuckle boxer and United States Congressman.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
More of my old time crime from Modern Farmer. This one on the horrific, and real crime, of ostrich feather theft.
I'm an artist and author. My newest non-fiction book, "Satellite Boy: The International Manhunt for a Master Thief That Launched the Modern Communication Age," will be available from Counterpoint Press on 3/21/23.
Homemade Candy Corn
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It never crossed my mind that I could make this iconic Halloween candy. I
was happy to have stumbled across the recipe on Serious Eats website
(www.serious...
and so it goes.
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Summer has flown by. The first TedxHudson is coming up Saturday September
27, and the guest of honor is no less than Alice Waters. I swoon, and sob
that I...
"A date which will live in infamy"
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Today marks the 68th anniversary of America’s entry into World War II. The
Pearl Harbor Survivors Association is an organization that remembers those
who ...
Patriots say: "Don't Buy Things! Pay More Taxes!"
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Hard to believe where we've ended up. In World War II thrift was
encouraged. Not buying products was patriotic. So was paying taxes. Taxes
went to fight...