Curations from the Human Jungle
Today's selection-- from John Hancock by Willard Sterne Randall. As the American colonies moved toward declaring independence from Britain in the summer of 1776, bold acts of leadership and defiance—both political and military—began to define the revolution’s early course. “John Hancock is primarily remembered for his large, flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence. According to a story... Continue Reading →
[Why is it that, given the choice between proven, scientific explanation, and wild, fantastical speculation, many people will opt for the latter every time. And this is coming from me the "connoisseur of clickbait!" SB SM] When producers for a popular Netflix series sought a permit to film on public lands in the U.S. Southwest,... Continue Reading →
By way of Debby Boyce ... by way of Donna Soltura ... by way of tons of other people, too. Just so you people from MA don't forget your roots. And for those of you who try to understand us New Englanders. The geographical center of Boston is in Roxbury. Due north of the center... Continue Reading →