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I had a nice ramble in the woods yesterday.

children's books in the past

This post in the awesome Boston 1775 blog brings together a number of threads. First of all, I find its simple content quite fascinating. And, of course, it also connects my love of history, the 18th century, books, Boston, and even the junction of all of these things--my first real job out of college--selling books on the corner of School and Washington Streets in Boston, across the road from the Old South Meeting House.

another Boys Night (Special Edition) sucessfully completed

*heard as people descend the stairs*

"A katana, when wielded by a master, is not something to be messed with."

"Yes, but it's not Superman's penis either."

I leave it to the knowledgeable reader to guess which statement came from which speaker...