I was doing some research for a project yesterday and came across the clipping that follows. It is an excerpt from the March 5, 1776 issue of the Londonderry Journal, the newspaper of the time in what is now Londonderry,…
The Dorymen
In the first light of day, before even the dawn, they come. Down to the base of the dune cliffs, down to the sea’s edge, they come. . They come as men have always come, to go down to…
Heath Aeroplane Company
File this one under “you learn something new every day.” While at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinville, Oregon (highly recommended) I noticed this small gasoline engine on display. It combined several of my lifelong interests: aviation, historical aircraft, motorcycling,…
Desert Island Books – Round Two
Back in January I asked you to answer the question: If you could only take a backpack full, what books would you take to a desert island? I got quite a few responses, most of them within days of…
Two Interesting Perspectives on the Housing Bubble
My comments last month about the U.S. Housting bubble generated a lot of comments, however, it came before I started this blog, so they all came back via email. This will be your chance to share your comments with a…