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    Author: dhoing

    THROUGH A DARK AGE

    In 2008 I wrote an essay about my brother Mike, who was murdered in 1981. It’s called “Through a Dark Age.” It begins with the harrowing night… Read more “THROUGH A DARK AGE”

    August 5, 2022August 7, 2022 by dhoing

    The Jefferson Bible

    Many people who would like religion taught in public schools often cite the fact that the First Amendment does not actually use the words “separation of church… Read more “The Jefferson Bible”

    September 16, 2020 by dhoing

    Historical Counting Errors, Popes and Kings

    Papal trivia: Although the last Pope named John was number XXIII (23), there have actually only been 21 Popes named John. John XVI (16) was an antipope… Read more “Historical Counting Errors, Popes and Kings”

    September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 by dhoing

    A History of the “Star-Spangled Banner”

    Everyone knows that Francis Scott key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” It was on September 14, 1814, to be exact, during the War of 1812 while awaiting the… Read more “A History of the “Star-Spangled Banner””

    September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by dhoing

    A BRIEF HISTORY OF THREE TRADITIONAL ENGLISH BALLADS

    I’ve written original musical arrangements of three traditional ballads, “Greensleeves,” “Scarborough Fair,” and “Auld Lang Syne.” Those scores, if you’re interested, may be found by clicking on… Read more “A BRIEF HISTORY OF THREE TRADITIONAL ENGLISH BALLADS”

    September 7, 2017September 28, 2017 by dhoing

    HISTORY IN PERSPECTIVE, PART II

    The world didn’t end with the first millennium, and alas for my readers, neither did this blog entry. The second thousand years are easier than the first,… Read more “HISTORY IN PERSPECTIVE, PART II”

    January 8, 2017September 28, 2017 by dhoing

    I STILL DON’T KNOW JACK, BUT I KNOW ABOUT PEOPLE WHO DID

    In a previous blog I posted a composite picture of what Jack the Ripper might have looked like, based on witness descriptions. Society has a morbid interest… Read more “I STILL DON’T KNOW JACK, BUT I KNOW ABOUT PEOPLE WHO DID”

    September 6, 2016August 14, 2022 by dhoing

    “I Ain’t Got No Money,” Part Two: So Much Negativity!

    Before launching into the topic of this blog, I want to establish two things: 1) The sole purpose of language is communication—that is, the conveyance of meaning… Read more ““I Ain’t Got No Money,” Part Two: So Much Negativity!”

    June 2, 2016September 26, 2021 by dhoing

    “I Ain’t Got No Money,” Part One: “Ain’t” Ain’t a Word–or Is It?

    Okay, I can feel you cringing. “Ain’t” isn’t a word and “ain’t got no” is a double negative, and neither is grammatically correct, right? Not so fast,… Read more ““I Ain’t Got No Money,” Part One: “Ain’t” Ain’t a Word–or Is It?”

    June 1, 2016September 14, 2018 by dhoing

    Souls of the Harvest, Flash Fiction Online, and YouTube

    One of the finest editors I’ve ever worked with is Jake Frievald. In 2008 Jake was publisher of the excellent ezine Flash Fiction Online. He ran my… Read more “Souls of the Harvest, Flash Fiction Online, and YouTube”

    May 28, 2016May 31, 2016 by dhoing

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