As the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. It’s hard to find the silver lining in the s**tshow that has been American politics in the last eight years, but this article in today’s online newspaper WY Daily reminds me of the truth of this adage. The silver lining is that I have become aware of a lot of very smart people who provide analysis and commentary on ongoing national political and social events. Many of these people are distinguished academics and public servants, and it still amazes me that I can learn from them through their essays and public appearances.
I’ve been reading various historical books about CHQ in readiness for this summer’s celebration of the 150th anniversary (and a CLSC pin to allow bragging rights of having done so🙄). A key nugget that registered in my pea brain is that the Institution was founded by 2 different gentlemen engaged in similar pursuits in response to a post civil war nation in emergence and struggle. Just 10 years after the war, yet it probably felt a lifetime for some, and with several years of idea birthing and finally a per chance meeting of the gentlemen, Miller and Vincent found each other and began what has become a national treasure (for those who can afford it). In the course you taught recently, did CHQ come to mind at all as a significance within those years?
I’ve been reading various historical books about CHQ in readiness for this summer’s celebration of the 150th anniversary (and a CLSC pin to allow bragging rights of having done so🙄). A key nugget that registered in my pea brain is that the Institution was founded by 2 different gentlemen engaged in similar pursuits in response to a post civil war nation in emergence and struggle. Just 10 years after the war, yet it probably felt a lifetime for some, and with several years of idea birthing and finally a per chance meeting of the gentlemen, Miller and Vincent found each other and began what has become a national treasure (for those who can afford it). In the course you taught recently, did CHQ come to mind at all as a significance within those years?
Woohoo! I'm going to try to elbow my way in!
Excellent! I imagine you are planning to attend???