History

Ok, so yes, this is my own little plug. I could honestly talk about history all day, and am lucky enough to have found friends who feel the same way. Not only is history incredibly important to know and learn, it can be very amusing as well.

I was reminded of this last night while tutoring my eighth-grade student. We spent an hour or so discussing the American Revolution, its impact on the world, and everything that has come from it. The conversation moved from whether or not George Washington actually cut down the cherry tree (he did not) to what it means to have dual citizenship. I love it! And in the wake of the recent election, I am so excited to see what happens next--living and breathing history.

So, perhaps to spread the joy that is history (and by history, I don't just mean boring old dead guys and random dates), I'm recommending checking out The Living Room Candidate. This website gives you a chance to view all of the major political commercials since the election in 1952. When I was in college, I wrote my thesis paper on the impact of a certain political ad from the 1964 election between Barry Goldwater and LBJ (check it out, it's called "The Daisy Girl" or something along those lines). Some of these are hilarious, and give you an idea of the times. It gives you a chance to see history from a different point of view.

Since I could still go on and on, I'll have to cap it here. But check it out--and enjoy!