Category Archives: History

How Spiteful!

May 13, 2013

Two of my sisters-in-law visited us over the weekend. One of the fun things about having family come see us is that we get a chance to play tourist with them in the beautiful Boston area. We went to the … Continue reading →

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My Brush with Terrorism

April 22, 2013

No, I’m not talking about the recent Boston Marathon bombing. My family and I didn’t attend the race and we live far enough away not to have been in danger. My DH was ordered not to report to his office … Continue reading →

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Vikings

March 8, 2013

Did you happen to see the pilot of Vikings on the History Channel last Sunday? If you missed it, you can view the first two episodes online. I haven’t been this excited about a TV series since I discovered Downton … Continue reading →

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Valentines Day

February 14, 2013

You know me. I’m always interested in the history behind things, but I hadn’t ever looked into the whole St. Valentine story before today. There are several different accounts, but most seem to agree that he was a priest in … Continue reading →

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Holiday Party with Vanessa Kelly

October 22, 2012

I love Vanessa Kelly’s lush historicals and when you throw in the added fun of Christmas, her stories are delicious! Please welcome my friend and fellow Rock*It Reads author to the blog today. ____________________________ Let’s Have A Party If there … Continue reading →

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Excerpts read by Mia!

September 18, 2012

I recently recorded an hour long radio program on PWR Talk Radio with my host Rowena Cherry. We talked about Georgian,Regency, and Victorian fashions. Then we wandered into the topic of real unfair history and how it sometimes finds its … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day!

May 28, 2012

Today is both a celebration and a somber reminder for us. Thanks seems so small when I think of the sacrifice of the members of our armed services and their families. But I am thinking about them and how much … Continue reading →

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Accidental Adventures

April 19, 2011

There’s a time for a well-planned vacation and a time to just let the moments flow over you.  Despite my post at Brava Authors asking for suggestions on how to spend our long Patriots Day weekend, my DH and I … Continue reading →

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Naturally, Mr. Darcy…

February 25, 2011

In the era of the Regency, public discourse was much more formal than it is now. In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet refers to the man who will become the love of her life as Mr. Darcy or simply Darcy. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2010

I want to share this amazing artwork with you, because it means a lot to me. I first encountered THE NATIVITY AT NIGHT in the National Gallery in London a few years ago. It’s by the Dutch artist, Geertgen tot … Continue reading →

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