historical
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Morris Ranch, Texas
Recently, my husband and I visited the ghost town of Morris Ranch, Texas, outside of Fredericksburg. About a twenty minute drive from town, it was well-worth the visit. All of the buildings I saw appeared to be located on private properties, but they were fascinating to see. More information on Morris Ranch here and here. Continue reading
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Highland Cemetery in Baton Rouge, LA
According to Highland Cemetery’s website, this graveyard is named for the highland bluff along the Mississippi River flood plain. The cemetery’s earliest documented burials date to 1813. Occupants are mainly French and German settlers who lived during or after the Revolutionary War who grew cotton or sugar on plantations by using slave labor. Highland Cemetery… Continue reading
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Eighteenth-century sentimental and gothic fiction on Librivox
Recently, I have been using Librivox, which offers audio versions of public-domain published books, for my scholarly readings, when possible. The time and frustration the service saves me is huge: it allows me to multi-task while I listen, so that I can do other activities during the day besides read, and it also permits me… Continue reading
Sunlight-Colored Roses 