Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

Mom, Episcopal priest, continuing to be optimistic that good prevails despite current circumstances. The “arc of justice” and all that…
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Retired Theatre Prof.  AppState Mountaineer.  LSU Tiger.  Georgia Peach Cracker. Carolina Tarheel. Single Cat Lady.  United Methodist.

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