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Presidents Day Thoughts on the Failure of Politics

Posted on 21 February 2011 by JC

I try to avoid getting too political on this blog, although this month with my tributes to President Reagan’s 100th birthday it might not seem that way.  Politics inevitably invades all human endeavors.  It starts when we are young—watch groups … Continue reading →

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Family History

Posted on 24 January 2011 by JC

I’ve added a personal page to JCShepard.com with some clutter on history and genealogy:  All Things Shepard.  There’s a handy link over to the left of this blog’s main page, and on the top of individual post pages. I started … Continue reading →

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That History of Britain documentary

Posted on 15 January 2011 by JC

Several years ago, historian Simon Schama came out with an extended BBC documentary called “A History of Britain”.  I bought the 3 books that went with it, but the 15-episode DVD collection was a bit beyond my budget.  Still is. … Continue reading →

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Honoring History of the Dakota Conflict

Posted on 15 May 2010 by JC

Slaughter Slough Kiosk to be Unveiled on May 21st Murray County is in the process of planning a kiosk unveiling at Slaughter Slough on Friday, May 21, 2010.     The unveiling event is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. with a … Continue reading →

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The Elders, 1849

Posted on 17 March 2010 by JC

A bit o’ St. Patrick’s Day treat.  This is The Elders, 1849, at Iowa Irish Fest last year.  Buy it here. 1849 Lyrics by Mike Bliss ©2000 They traveled across the angry sea in 1849 With all that they could … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Abe Lincoln

Posted on 12 February 2010 by JC

A little Presidents’ Day humor, circa 1994. . h/t to the boss.  Sorry for the sparse content recently. Deadlines, you know.  And frankly the flotsam and jetsam of economic development haven’t been all that interesting the last few weeks. Or I’m just … Continue reading →

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Dances with Wolves

Posted on 15 June 2009 by JC

Dances with Wolves – Trailer | Movies & TV | SPIKE.com I’ve never liked Kevin Costner, but last week I traveled the country this movie was shot in. Thunderstorms danced across the prairies. Look left, look right, off the modern … Continue reading →

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Remembering Tiananmen Square

Posted on 5 June 2009 by JC

This image is seared in my memory. A single man, daring to stand atop history. Not yelling “Stop!” (that was the job of William F. Buckley, Jr). Simply standing, 5 June 1989, on Bejing’s Tiananmen Square in an act of … Continue reading →

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A Ghost Town Again

Posted on 16 April 2009 by JC

Minnesota Historical Society cutting back. Continue reading →

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In Search of…the Holy Grail

Posted on 9 April 2009 by JC

My favorite conspiracy theories (or Just because I’m paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get me.) Continue reading →

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