07.30.08
Life in New Hampshire
Tonight, we attended an excellent lecture, at the Wright Museum, by Dr. James Kimble, Assistant Professor at Seton Hall University. He discussed imagery of dead soldiers in periodicals during a three month period of 1943 (World War II). This is the second year in a row that we heard Dr. Kimble speak. He is currently working on a new book that will be published in a year or two. His insight into propaganda events of WWII is stunning.
A couple of weeks ago, we attended a lecture/demonstration about how a woman (every woman) got dressed, in many layers of clothing, both summer and winter, in the 18th century. The couple, Adam and Mary Spencer, live in a house built in 1780, and participate in a lot of reenactments, from Fort Ticonderoga to Colonial Williamsburg. They brought along Linda Baumgarten’s wonderful book, that I’ve since purchased, but not had time to view. The meeting was at the Madison Historical Society. Coincidentally, I will be speaking at the September meeting.
There are so many events going on in New Hampshire, in every season of the year. I feel so lucky to live in a state with many historical societies and museums, not to mention antique shops which pseudo museums unto themselves.
I always love to learn, and I look at these museum programs as an enhancement of my education … because they are! Whenever I attend a lecture of any kind, it is my habit to take notes, an ingrained approach, to be sure.
Well, that is my update. I’m no longer calling around to find someone who has a “black pill.” My faith in humanity has been restored by several people who have been very helpful, responding to my plea for help. I’ll continue to hope that the rest of everything works out. Have a good Wednesday!
Patricia Lynne Cummings
