I love the story of the Red River Raft for several reasons. It has an intriguing name. You might see in your mind's eye images of pioneers racing down a river with all their earthly possessions stacked on a hastily fashioned wooden log raft, but … [Read more]
Queenie’s Coin
What makes a good plot line for a story? First, I think you need interesting characters who are captivating enough to give up a few minutes of your time and allow yourself to be drawn into the story. Add in some great details – a poignant love … [Read more]
Atlanta’s Lost Landmarks: The Centennial Building
The name Captain William Kidd or just Captain Kidd evokes images of pirates and buried treasure. Sometimes it is hard to bypass the romantic Captain Kidd and get to the real facts because he is one of those larger-than-life characters with lots of … [Read more]
David S. Johnston and Georgia’s Confederate Naval Yard
The subject of the Confederate Navy is not covered during history courses in our high schools, middle schools, or even the history curriculum I used to teach fourth and fifth graders a few years ago. The only scant mention involves the match-up … [Read more]
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