Category Archives: History

How the Internet Started

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Warning: Bad joke ahead. In ancient Israel, it came to pass that a trader by the name of Abraham Com did take unto himself a healthy young wife by the name of Dorothy, known as Dot.   And Dot Com … Continue reading →

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November 11th

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Linda Andrews

99 years ago. 10 million dead. On the 11th Day of the 11th Month at the 11th hour, the first World War came to an end. Sadly, the armistice didn’t stop the dying as many of the wounded succumbed in … Continue reading →

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The Railway

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I love trains. Thankfully, the hubbinator does as well, and one of the things we’ve always wanted to do was ride the Verde Canyon Railway during the Fall, to you know, see those colors everyone else always brags about. Right … Continue reading →

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Arizona Copper Art Museum, Part 4

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I’m sure some of you are ready for me to move along, so I’m certain a few of you will be happy to know this is the last post on the Copper Museum. And, while I often draw upon history … Continue reading →

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The Arizona Copper Art Museum, Part 3

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Now, if you know anything about cooking, you probably know that many consider copper pans the ‘gold’ standard in pots and pans. The museum didn’t disappoint and had a huge room devoted to cooking and copper. They had exhibits that … Continue reading →

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Arizona Copper Art Museum Part 2

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Linda Andrews

After the room full of World War 1 trench art, we followed the copper footprints into other rooms where copper was celebrated as a design element. I’ll admit to a fascination with pressed tin ceilings, but I love, love, love … Continue reading →

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The Mining Museum

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Given that Jerome was literally built atop a mine, it should come as no surprise that there is a mining museum along the main drag of the town. It’s not a very large museum but they did manage to capture … Continue reading →

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The Clemenceau Museum

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I have a love of museums. Especially those about the early days of settlement pretty much of any place we visit. We visited 7 this trip. Yes, 7. It would have been 8 but the Hubbinator cried ‘uncle’ so we … Continue reading →

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We who are about to read salute libraries

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I have no doubt I inherited by love of reading from both my parents. But I’m just as positive that libraries had something to do with it as well. First, is the smell of libraries. Any bibliophiles knows that smell—paper … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Today in the US, it is Memorial Day. While many will get lost in the pursuit of a good sale and the best bbq ever, take a moment today to remember those who died for freedom. To see the estimated … Continue reading →

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