Tag Archives: civil war

Fitbit Reality Check

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Silver in the Barn

When The Bossy One recently suggested I get a Fitbit to track my activity level, I thought it seemed a good idea. I’ve learned to follow her “suggestions” having learned a long time ago that she’s right about most things. Bossy, but right. Over the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Serenity: Gone Hollywood

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Silver in the Barn

I have a love affair with a cemetery. Hollywood Cemetery is the jewel in Richmond’s crown. Were you to visit just one site in our city to capture its essence, it would have to be here, I think. Sitting high on … Continue reading →

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“My Folks Don’t Want Me To Talk About Slavery”

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

  The complicated legacy of the American South is beautifully captured in Kate Campbell’s song. My regular readers know I’m fascinated with history and the Civil War and slavery in particular. The little book I excerpt in this post has haunted me … Continue reading →

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Civil War Enigma: A Comfortable Story

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

It’s not unusual to see mention of the Civil War in my local newspaper; after all, I do live in Richmond, Virginia, the former capital of the Confederacy. When I moved here twenty-odd years ago, I had no idea that the “War of Northern … Continue reading →

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