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.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Here's a link to my series on old time farm crime for Modern Farmer.
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...