Over the last two days I’ve read what one advertisement called “the greatest novel and book of travel ever written.”… Read more A Novel Connection to Railroad Jack
Tag: Albany history
Dog Days of Summer
It’s going to be an oppressively hot weekend in New York. All of the local news outlets and SPCAs are… Read more Dog Days of Summer
The 125th Anniversary of Jack’s Death
Today, June, 13, 2018, marks the 125th anniversary of Railroad Jack’s death. But sadly, probably only you who are reading… Read more The 125th Anniversary of Jack’s Death
New Year’s (Research) Resolutions
I’m not usually one for New Year’s resolutions. I am, however, one for setting hyper-ambitious professional goals. So why not… Read more New Year’s (Research) Resolutions
All Dogs Go To Heaven
I’m stalling. I’m supposed to be writing. I’ve just opened a Word document I’ve titled “1893” and I’m procrastinating because… Read more All Dogs Go To Heaven
Finding Railroad Jack 