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Letters Home

I can trace my own interest in the Civil War (1861-1865) to a story on the maternal side of my mother’s family, who were from the border state of Missouri. The tale centers on a great-great-grand uncle who first saw the woman he would eventually marry on a train platform while rolling through the South […]Read more "Letters Home"
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Civil War Week

“All were quiet, serious, and thoughtful, as we [went] back to our quarters to tell our children and our wives that all our hopes of peace were blasted and that our once happy and prosperous country was plunged into the horrors of civil war.” –a Union army officer At 4:30 AM on April 12, 1861, […]Read more "Civil War Week"
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Welcome Spring!

We had a brutal winter up here in the North. Snowstorm after snowstorm. So believe me when I tell you, I’m in the mood for SPRING! With my mind on all things balmy and blossoming, I thought I’d show some love to a couple of my favorite Lightning Bolt BooksTM spring titles. Here goes. The […]Read more "Welcome Spring!"
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See You at MoCCA Fest!

One of New York City’s most unique, fun, and artsy comic conventions is around the corner! MoCCA Festival is this weekend, April 9th and 10th. Look for us at the Graphic Universe table (B2) and say hello! MoCCA Fest is an annual comic convention which attracts comics makers and comics lover from all over the […]Read more "See You at MoCCA Fest!"
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Fire!

See if you can figure out the subject of my Wordle (above).Try creating one yourself. It’s so much fun! And don’t forget to check in next week for more from TFCB.Read more "Fire!"

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