Elizabeth Bacon Custer: Spin Doctress

Tomorrow marks the birthday of George Armstrong Custer, 1839-1876. After meteoric glory in the War Between the States, his life catapulted to an early halt with the 7th Cav at Little Big Horn. Blundering? Betrayal? Tactical errors? He acquired both historical supporters and detractors. The greatest of the former, his posthumous publicist, was wife Libby,… Continue reading Elizabeth Bacon Custer: Spin Doctress

Why I Love Basset Hounds

1.They are superb stress busters. Basset fur is soft and soothing to the touch, not coarse or wiry. As opposed to sinewy, they have a chunky, fluffy body. On this medium size dog, there is plenty of room to make long sweeping strokes, calming for both dog and human. Feeling cranky or blue? Pet a Basset. 2.They make good couch… Continue reading Why I Love Basset Hounds

Face It: That’s a Viking

I am one of those people who sees hidden faces in everything– tree trunks, curtain folds, and clouds. The tendency is called pareidolia and comes from the Greek words for “instead image” or “alongside form.” However, my husband had never demonstrated the same proclivity, even after decades of living together. Imagine my surprise when he… Continue reading Face It: That’s a Viking