In 1848 Quaker farmer Jonathan Roberts moved his family south from New Jersey to a new farm in northern VA in 1848. He arrived with high hopes and even higher ideals. The new spread adjoined George Washington’s Mt. Vernon plantation, already a historic site for the still-young nation. Yet with its distinguished lineage, the property … Continue reading The “Quaker Scout”: Highlighting A Very Relevant Piece of Quaker History
By Beth Ann Fennelly Ms. Fennelly, the former poet laureate of Mississippi, teaches at the University of Mississippi: Last year, one of my students turned 21, and her friends tied two giant Mylar balloons, a “2” and a “1,” to her chair to celebrate. Later, deep in our discussion of John Donne, we heard what sounded … Continue reading Quote of The Day: A teacher Who Dreads Carrying A Gun to Class
The Guardian – Lamont Dozier: the Motown master craftsman who created miracles under pressure As one third of a legendary songwriting and production partnership, Dozier produced a slew of indelible hits that expressed the joy and frustration of a whole generation • Lamont Dozier, Motown songwriter, dies aged 81 Alexis Petridis Published: Tuesday, 09 August … Continue reading A Motown Genius Is Now Immortal
Why there is a shortage of Dijon mustard in France First, find the seeds The Economist – August 9, 2022 For the past few months, France has been gripped by the mystery of the Dijon mustard shortage. The sharp pale-yellow condiment, a French household staple, has all but disappeared from the country’s supermarket shelves. When … Continue reading Can’t Cut It: The French Mustard Crisis in France
My sources are tireless . . . . Imagine the Feds this past Monday morning, search warrant in a back pocket, sweating in their suits and ties, but with rubber gloves up to the elbows, hands thrust deep in each of the Mar’s 477 (gold-plated?) toilets, searching fearlessly, searching relentlessly, thanking god no selfies were … Continue reading The first Time, this was a Spoof. This Second Time, It Could Be a Preview . . .