I was pleased to have an article published in the Sept/Oct. issue of Maryland Life. Titled “Land Grab: How DC snagged some prime Prince George’s real estate,” it examined the period when the nation was concerned with establishing a permanent home for the federal government on the Potomac River. It was a fun piece to put together and…
New Delaware Humanities Program: Becoming A History Detective
Adventures in Research or Becoming a History Detective is the title of a new program I offer through the Delaware Humanities Forum. Designed for either the classroom or a public lecture, the program examines how someone solves mysteries from long ago. It blends actual tales of intriguing historical discovery with basic insights on conducting investigations….
Examining the Past of the County’s EMS With A Group of New Paramedic Candidates
I had the pleasure of talking to the current paramedic candidates’ class for Cecil County this afternoon. Soon these six young men and women will staff the county’s advanced life support units, providing emergency care for critical cases whenever the need arises. They’ve been busy studying advanced medical procedures such as how to administer IVs,…
Celebrating a Community of Readers
The library system in Cecil County recently celebrated an important achievement. For the first time, the system circulated 1-million items. That is 10 items checked out for every single citizen in the county. To observe this major milestone, every library branch in the county celebrated with a range of special programs. One aspect involved Cecil…