American history = race relations. World history = gender relations.
Month: June 2025
Practice makes perfect…
Or, in this case, "pear"-fect... Certainly not perfect, but, as they say, don't let the pursuit of perfection get in the way of "good enough" ("gourd" enough?). I particularly like the shadowing here at the base of the pear, both on the base of the pear itself and beneath. This is the product of the … Continue reading Practice makes perfect…
“The Kid”: A Latino Icon of the American Dream
Biography of Ted Williams(Disclaimer: As of yet unread by author of blog) Historically speaking, few Americans contributed as much to the American cultural landscape as former Major League Baseball player Ted Williams. Nicknamed "the Kid," "the Splendid Splinter," "Thumper," and "Teddy Ball Game" for his prodigious hitting prowess, Williams was nothing sort of a phenomenon … Continue reading “The Kid”: A Latino Icon of the American Dream
The Eden Express: A Memoir of Insanity
Check out my review of this book (and others) on Goodreads.


