Hemp: The Prison Pounding, 1798

“Poor pilgrims blithe and jolly, in penance for past folly.” -Seceders in limbo -Vagabonds made useful. 1798 etching Hemp: The Prison Pounding As I’ve discussed in my earlier story ‘The Poor House’ (link to the story here ), many institutions Read More …

A Smugglers Tale, 1736

“The ship was moor’d—the oars were plied— The boats moved on athwart the tide, And steered their course direct to land, Well fraught with goods, though contraband. The landsmen gathered there in swarms, Receiv’d the same with open arms; And, Read More …

Forever Blowing Bubbles, 1920’s

“Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.” – Marcus Aurelius Nathan Redwood, Carried Away, 2008   Forever Blowing Bubbles This tune always reminds me of smoking your Read More …

The Founding Growers: Part 1, George Washington: The Gentleman Grower, 1765

“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. The checks he endeavors to give it, however warrantable by ancient usage, will, more than probably, kindle a flame, which may not be easily extinguished; tho’ for Read More …

The English Patient, 1840

“The important thing is not what they think of me, but what I think of them.” – Queen Victoria     Queen Victoria by RafkinsWarning   The English Patient In the middle of the 19th century, Queen Victoria had very Read More …

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