I'm an American citizen. I have an American father and an English mother. That being said, I've always had a fascination with the history of the British Isles. Although I have English blood, I will not shy away from the fact that the Scottish have endured a great deal of hardships and injustices under English… Continue reading My 2 cents on the Scottish Indy Ref, for what it’s worth…
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“Cherished Possessions”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kLG4MUmP-w A Photographer friend, Randi Fair (http://www.randifairphotography.com/), recently asked me to take part in a short film she was creating about people's most cherished possessions. I am the last interview and discuss my most cherished possession, something that belonged to Molly. I encourage you to watch the entire video, as the other interviews and objects… Continue reading “Cherished Possessions”
Outlander PA raises money for Philly’s upcoming Museum of the American Revolution
The Outlander PA group, myself included, are raising funds in Diana Gabaldon's name for the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. We plan to present her with this donation at her June 17th book signing here in Philly. About the Museum - http://amrevmuseum.org/ From the website: "The Museum will be steps away from where… Continue reading Outlander PA raises money for Philly’s upcoming Museum of the American Revolution
2006 Interview with my USAF Vet grandfather
http://youtu.be/wofF_xWj81I In 2006 I interviewed my grandfather, Charles E. Beard, about his time in the Air Force from post-WWII through the Vietnam War. (This is the grandfather that was married to Molly)
the process
I often read on my lunch breaks at work, as well as on the train to and from. Armed with my pen and stickies, I mark anything that has that could work in my story from geographic locations, names, dates, etc.
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