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Observations – History

Observations – History

President Donald Trump has now attacked our perception of our nation’s past. As a citizen, I have been disturbed by the wholesale destruction he has wrought. But as a historian, I am even more troubled by his efforts to direct how we think about ourselves.

Media Matters: Zombies, screens and sunblock

Media Matters: Zombies, screens and sunblock

When our granddaughter was 2, she had a thing for mermaid cartoons, mostly on YouTube. Then at 3, she pivoted. Zombie cartoons became an obsession, perhaps under the dark influences of her 5-year-old brother.

On My Plate: Tomatoes

On My Plate: Tomatoes

I usually toss the farmers market tomatoes in my shopping bag and lose track of the grower and variety. Last Saturday, I selected five varieties of tomatoes and carefully placed them in individual bags with the name of the grower and variety.

Harry Spencer was Oxford’s first police chief.

Local Legends: Bars and cars

"A native Kentuckian, Spencer was born in Lee County on Jan. 2, 1906."

Locally grown zucchini at MOON Co-op.

On My Plate: Zucchini

"I was told that once folks in this small town recognize your car is left unlocked, surplus zucchini would be placed in it this time of year."

Nairobi, Kenya, with cityscape in background.

Observations: Kenya

"I first went to Kenya in 1980 and visited Nairobi National Park and climbed Mount Kenya for the first time."