School
is out! I will not return to class until early January so hopefully I
will get some things accomplished here at The Picket.
With
this post I am going to take care of updating my Blog Roll. This is
something that I have overlooked far to long. You may have already
noticed these additions but I would like to share my thoughts with
you.
I
would also like to point out that if a blog appears here I do read
and enjoy it. Some of them I do “follow” if they have that
application. However, I do not troll the Internet “following”
blogs in order to draw traffic to mine. It is my way of letting them
know their work is appreciated. Besides, not all blogs have the
“follow” option. My blog roll is intended to showcase the talents
of lesser known writers. Most of the blogs do not show up on any
radar although a couple do appear on one or two other lists.
Now,
the additions...
History
by Zim- Beyond the Textbooks
This
is not really a blog, but kinda sorta is. It is an eclectic mix of
social, political, and military history. It mostly deals with United
States History but it is not limited to this country. It is heavy
with photographs which I find fascinating. I have always loved old
photos especially clothing and machinery. You can also find old
letters there, another thing I really enjoy. The compiler of this
site is Jessica Zimmerman and she does a remarkable job of gathering
all of this stuff to put into one place. The site is frequently
updated so a daily peek at it will will not hurt. This is good place
to start trips down memory lane or explore what was happening when
your Dad was younger.
Zim
also has a blog called “Zim's Ramblings” where she, as the title
implies, rambles about things. It is not as frequent, but it is a fun
read.
Our Country's Fiery Ordeal
Written
by Dan Vermilya, this blog focuses on the Battle of Antietam, but has
a good mix of content. Mr. Vermilya is a park ranger at the Antietam
National Battlefield. He earned a Master of Arts Degree in American
History. You can find book and movie reviews there from time to time
as well as the main content relating to the American Civil War. He
has posted things about U.S. Grant, Shiloh, and of course, Antietam.
This
is not strictly a retelling of the battle, but also encompasses
things that lead up to the battle away from the field, before and
after the fact. It is well written and updated regularly, usually
weekly. Bookmark it and enjoy!
Civil
War Saga
Last
but certainly not least is Civil War Saga brought to us by Rebekah
Brooks. This one rapidly became my favorite. Ms. Brooks has recently
focused her talents on civil war prisons and lady spies. I enjoy her
writing style and the fact that she uses a “serial” method of
posting the information. By that I mean she may write two or three
posts on the same topic, then move to a different story. It allows
the reader to keep up with the information. I have found that she
never is truly finished with a subject. A topic might disappear for a
while but will return later. It never gets dull that way! She writes
with an easy to read style that gets the point across very well. To
show the range of subjects she covers, Dinosaurs In Gettysburg,
is an interesting read so
click on this link http://civilwarsaga.com/dinosaurs-in-gettysburg/
or copy and paste it in your browser. This post actually cemented her
position on my blog roll. The blog is not regularly updated and time
between posts can be about 2 weeks. Sometimes she sneaks them in more
frequently. The reason it takes so long I imagine is the fact she
also produces two other blogs! (amazing) She is also a freelance
writer so time may be at a premium for her. Nevertheless, it is well
worth the wait. She also has a “Picture of the Day” gallery in
the sidebar so you will always have a reason to visit!
Please check these blogs out, I am sure they would appreciate the visit!
And
thanks for stopping by!
The Picket
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