Monthly Archives: July 2009
On Hiatus for Two Weeks
The Neighborhood will be on hiatus for the first two weeks of August while Mr. D gets some needed rest on the shores of Delaware and southern New Jersey. I can still read e-mail and comments on any post, so … Continue reading
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Rock and History: Bruce Springsteen sings “The Erie Canal”
Sorry for the infrequency. Between teaching at a workshop and preparing for our annual vacation to the Delaware shore, things have been hectic in the Neighborhood. Above is Bruce Springsteen recording an American classic with the Seeger Sessions band. “The … Continue reading
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Mr. D’s History Bookshelf # 3: Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom
The more we peel the layers of a topic, the deeper we penetrate, and the more confused we become. This is the conundrum of many themes, but none more so than the tragedy of human slavery. In the United States, … Continue reading
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