history
4/4/14
When you find an awesome research project when you're already halfway through a paper.
When you go in to do your research and the archivist is terrifying.
When you have to distill an entire semesters worth of research into a 500-word abstract.
When you get really excited about a house or a tombstone or a dress and people roll their eyes.
When people assume that since you study history, you obviously must be an expert of every event to ever have occurred in all of human existence.
When previous scholars are not thorough in their footnotes.
When you know what source you need but you just can't find it.
And, perhaps most fitting for my life right now, when you struggle to put into words all of the ideas and conclusions you've spent weeks forming.
11/14/13
I've been looking a little bit at Kennedy's life in preparation for next week's anniversary of his death. I stumbled on this letter, and I think it was just charming:
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Dear Mr. Kennedy,
Please stop the Russians from bombing the North Pole because they will kill Santa Claus. I am 8 years old. I am in the third grade at Holy Cross School.
Yours truly,
Michelle Rochon
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THE WHITE HOUSE
October 28, 1961
Dear Michelle:
I was glad to get your letter about trying to stop the Russians from bombing the North Pole and risking the life of Santa Claus.
I share your concern about the atmospheric testing of the Soviet Union, not only for the North Pole but for countries throughout the world; not only for Santa Claus but for people throughout the world.
However, you must not worry about Santa Claus. I talked with him yesterday and he is fine. He will be making his rounds again this Christmas.
Sincerely,
John Kennedy
7/23/13
It's a boy!
I was beyond excited yesterday when I heard Kate had given birth! I have a slight obsession with the Royals. There's just something magical about it. I remember the day of the Kate and William's wedding, I actually was flying home to Florida, so my wonderful mother taped it so I could watch it as soon as I got home.
And now there's a new prince! It's literally history in the making. Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and your sweet baby; y'all are precious!
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I was beyond excited yesterday when I heard Kate had given birth! I have a slight obsession with the Royals. There's just something magical about it. I remember the day of the Kate and William's wedding, I actually was flying home to Florida, so my wonderful mother taped it so I could watch it as soon as I got home.
And now there's a new prince! It's literally history in the making. Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and your sweet baby; y'all are precious!
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6/5/13
This is one of my favorite historical photographs, from twenty-four years ago today. Thanks for your bravery Tank Man. You inspire me.
5/18/13
Today I was daydreaming about going to Paris. I'm sure that someday in the future I'll end up there, but not for the foreseeable future. And so today, in my mind, I planned my trip.
I found a flight for tomorrow from SLC and a hotel on Champs-Elysees for a week (because if it's a daydream, I'm obviously going to have the best).
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I planned two whole days for museums. I know I'd need more, but I've only got a week. The Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre, and the Musée Rodin---all calling my name!
A stop by the Shakespeare and Company bookshop.
Hours of simply walking around the city; I'm sure I'd be content to simply be there.
Shopping is a given.
I found tickets to the ballet (and their price made me sick) and dinner every night--some cafes, some restaurants.
A day trip to Versailles.
I'd love to see the city from every perspective--top of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Montmartre.
And then I'd come home.
Hopefully someday . . .
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4/18/13
I think we can all agree that this week has been a rough one for America. My little heart has been broken one too many times this week. So today I just want to celebrate.
I love America.
I love fireworks in the summer. (and the spring. fall. and winter.)
I love apple pie and McDonald's, but not McDonald's apple pies.
I love jazz.
Red, white, and blue look really good together.
I love this picture:
I love America.
I love fireworks in the summer. (and the spring. fall. and winter.)
I love apple pie and McDonald's, but not McDonald's apple pies.
I love jazz.
Red, white, and blue look really good together.
I love this picture:
I love the Pledge of Allegiance.
I love America.
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