Monthly Archives: November 2016

ON A DISTANT SHORE

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Gary Wright

In a three-part series, Gary Wright tells the story of “Clotilda”—the last slaving ship On a Distant Shore by Gary Wright   “You cannot play God without becoming acquainted with the Devil.” —Jonathan Nolan, ‘Westworld, the Series’ (Remnants of the … Continue reading →

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So He Built a Wall

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

So He Built a Wall by Deborah Fagan Carpenter   We all know the story of the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth. After enduring a harsh year, the settlers prepared a dinner to celebrate their survival, and Native Americans nearby were … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 14, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

“There is only one unpardonable sin — deliberate cruelty. All else can be forgiven. That, never.” —Truman Capote, The Thanksgiving Visitor 4image is licensed under CC By 4.0 — linked to www.ihheduc.com 

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Pearls of Great Price

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Gary Wright

Pearls of Great Price By Gary Wright “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald, ‘The Great Gatsby.’ Hernando de Soto was the first European to venture into the southeastern … Continue reading →

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