While my love of history is obvious it might surprise you to know that I am an avid fan of mysteries from Agatha Christie to the “cozy mystery” series created by Charlaine Harris featuring the librarian turned sleuth Aurora Teagarden. As a child I read my way through the Bobbsey Twins series and … [Read more...]
Welcome to Lisa's Blog
Peruse Lisa's general posts as well as entries from her Every Now and Then, Georgia On My Mind, and History is Elementary blogs.
Atlanta’s Song Bird Journalist
It was a normal day at Atlanta’s Union Depot in March 1895. Dozens of horse-driven cabs were parked along the sidewalk by the carshed waiting on possible fares. One of the cab drivers was a colored man by the name of Will Clemons who threw up his hand and said, “Cab, sir. Want a cab, Judge?” … [Read more...]
Lucy Lambert Hale and the President’s Assassin
When I throw out the name John Wilkes Booth what comes to mind? Perhaps you think about Booth’s responsibility in ending President Lincoln’s hopes for a kinder Reconstruction. Maybe the words assassin, actor, murderer, or Confederate sympathizer come to mind. If you are a real student of Booth’s … [Read more...]
Mrs. Lillian and Campbell County High School’s Class of 1933
I was busy working on my column for the Douglas County Sentinel, so I did not see the delivery driver, but I heard the thud as he tossed the package onto the front porch. Shadow, our black Labrador, trusty guard dog, and my part-time writing and research assistant, also heard the thud and was up … [Read more...]
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