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Amateur Local History Corner: Historical Context for Catholic Parishes Closings

Posted on January 21, 2019 by emmasrandomthoughts

I started reading the newspaper articles related to the parish closings in Cleveland, assuming that, as recent history, Cleveland and the country was basically the same. I was wrong. The diocese announced which parishes were closing in early spring 2009.  … Continue reading →

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Amateur Local History Corner: Cleveland Catholic Parish Closings Introduction

Posted on December 29, 2018 by emmasrandomthoughts

I may not always pick current local history topics, but I am going to start with current ones.  The first topic will be the closings of Catholic parishes between 2009 and 2010. In 2009, the Catholic diocese of Cleveland announced … Continue reading →

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Amateur Local History Corner: An Introduction

Posted on October 25, 2018 by emmasrandomthoughts

So, my Mom has argued that I should write about history on my blog, because I double majored in history and theater.  I write about movies and theater, but not history. Part of it was I could not think of … Continue reading →

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The Role of Chance in History

Posted on September 13, 2018 by emmasrandomthoughts

Last week, the Brazil National Museum burned.  It is a tremendous loss, not only for Brazil, but for the world. As I thought about the loss, it reminded me of the role of chance in history.  Many of the artifacts … Continue reading →

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Taming of the Shrew: Induction

Posted on July 18, 2016 by emmasrandomthoughts

The Taming of the Shrew does not begin with the story of Katherine and Petruchio, or even with Katherine and her sister.  Instead, it begins with Christopher Sly, the tinker who passes out drunk and is made to believe he … Continue reading →

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Frederick Douglass’s Fourth of July Speech

Posted on July 3, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

I haven’t read this since I was thirteen. This is far better than I remember. It is an excellent speech, and a very brave speech. (I’d kill to write like this.) “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro” Fellow … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago Today

Posted on June 28, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo. I remember learning in school that his marriage was morganatic, an unequal marriage. His wife, Sophie, was an aristocrat, but she was not a member of the ruling (or former … Continue reading →

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What ARE We Teaching Children in Schools?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

In C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the elderly Professor wonders with disgust, “I wonder what they do teach children in these schools!” I found myself wondering that myself over the past few weeks. It started a … Continue reading →

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70 Years Ago Today

Posted on June 6, 2014 by emmasrandomthoughts

“This is D-day,” came the announcement over the English news and quite rightly, ‘this is the day.’ the invasion has begun! Oh, Kitty, the best part of the invasion is that I have the feeling that friends are approaching. We … Continue reading →

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45 Years Ago: RFK

Posted on June 6, 2013 by emmasrandomthoughts

I heard on the radio that Bobby Kennedy was shot 45 years ago today.  I was stunned to realize how long ago that was (obviously well before my time) but even so, the death of anyone so young and well … Continue reading →

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