John Wallace - 47th Regiment Ohio Infantry - Civil War

 

Capt. John Wallace, Company D 47th Regiment Ohio Infantry

For more information on the 47th Ohio Infantry check out this site. 

Women Who Made a Difference: Gina Martin and Debbie Johnson

 

Can one person really make a difference?

 

Absolutely.

 

Gina Martin: They told me to change my clothes, I CHANGED the law instead.

 

Thanks to Debbie Johnson, the late council member from Port Wentworth, GA, the law in Georgia was changed in 2017 to make upskirting a crime. 

 

Here is Governor Deal signing the law in 2017.

 

Esquire Magazine's List of 30 Best Celebrity Memoirs

 In my search of books to read this year I came across this fascinating list.  I love a good celebrity memoir. In fact, I just ordered a copy of Living on a Thin Line by Dave Davies which is scheduled to be released in the US next week.  

In my search of books to read I came across this fascinating list.  Looking forward to checking some of these out staring with the one by Steve Martin.

 

Esquire Magazine's List of 30 Best Celebrity Memoirs

*Just a note I am not affiliated with any of the companies that I link to in this blog.  I personally like to support my local independent book store, Avid Bookshop.

Happy New Year 2023

 I do apologize for my inability to keep this blog going in 2022. It has been a difficult year for me physically and emotionally. Long story short I had health issues in the spring aggravated by stress. This led to the amputation of my left foot. My journey back to good health and my learning to walk again was a surprisingly rewarding although difficult one. 

So with a challenging year behind me I am looking forward to an awesome 2023. My wish is that you all have a safe, healthy and joy filled year.

One of my goals for 2023 is to read 50 books. I would love suggestions!  What are you reading? 

I will post my books as I am reading them and include a link to either the publisher in the case of The University of Georgia Press or my favorite bookstore, Avid Bookshop located here in Athens, GA.  I am not affiliated with either group nor do I receive any compensation for the links. These are just the two places where I choose to purchase my books.

Book #1:  We Shall Not Be Moved - The Desegregation of The University of Georgia by Robert A. Pratt

Available from The Georgia Press. Link here. 

 HAPPY READING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Music to get through the day

Tom Jones & Rhiannon Giddens perform St. James Infirmary Blues for Jools' Annual Hootenanny 2015/16.  Brilliant

Rhiannon Giddens preforms Wayfaring Stranger on the BBC Northern Ireland program also conveniently called Wayfaring Stranger.

Have you heard of Stan Rogers??

I have been listening to a lot of familiar songs during this pandemic.  It makes my heart feel better to hear songs like the ones I will share with you.  First up Stan Rogers.

Stan Rogers was a brilliant Canadian folk singer and songwriter.  His voice was beautiful and his songs were inspirational.  He was killed at the age of 33 in a fire aboard an airplane at the Cincinnati Airport. 

The Mary Ellen Carter:

 

 

Barrett's Privateers - my favorite!!

 

 

The First Cat Video

 My brother just sent me a link to the first cat video.  "The Sick Kitten" was filmed in 1901.  This is precious. Enjoy!