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While I’m waiting for the History of the Medieval World‘s final production step (Norton usually sends me the index to proof just before the book goes to the printed), I’m in one [...]

My good friend Justin, editor extraordinaire at Peace Hill Press, has practically photographic recollection of historical facts. He also proofs my manuscripts for me and keeps me from making [...]

If any W'burgers are headed to the Blue Talon, be sure to order amazing pastry chef Michelle's new Sweet Cheese Plate. I feel human again. # My day off. So what am I doing? Heading to the [...]

Sad week: we had to take down the giant maple tree between the house and my chicken shed office. The tree was planted by my mother’s foster parents before she was born, so it’s [...]

My brother Bob (super-tech/father of brand-new twins) has been suggesting for at least a year that I start a new blog over at welltrainedmind.com for topics that are purely home-school related: [...]

News from Seattle: my twin nephews have arrived! # must…finish…timelines…today… # Server issues at welltrainedmind.com…please be patient. # That's family [...]

If you want to preview the flap copy for the upcoming book, read on (and please forgive the self-promotion, it’s what we writers do.) A History of the Medieval World From the Conversion of [...]

I remember training young horse at age 15: Woo hoo! Now at 41: Better put cell phone in pocket so ambulance can be summoned quickly. # Today's family day project: Cleaning DD8's room from [...]

Yesterday I got a Reader Identification Card at the Library of Congress. I’ve lived near D.C. most of my life, and I’ve never been to the Library of Congress. I’ve done research [...]

And now an alternative career, for when I get tired writing my own books. From today’s Washington Post: …Bruce Weindruch, founder of a D.C. area business called the History [...]

Writing this morning so family day/state fair can happen on Thursday. Don't wanna write on a Monday. Wanna drink coffee & stare into space. # Thinking that "From the Creation of the [...]