@davidchapin
Historian, writer, bernedoodle companion, canoe tripper. Author of: The Auglaize Conspiracy; A Novel of Early America and Freshwater Passages: The Trade and Travels of Peter Pond (a biography) and Exploring Other Worlds, (a micro history).
My biography of 18th century fur trader and explorer, Peter Pond, "Freshwater Passages: The Trade and Travels of Peter Pond," was first published in 2014 by the U of Nebraska Press. It is finally coming out in paperback! with a publication date of October 1. Check it out: a.co/d/0j1SAoQF
Happy Groundhog's Day! Today I had to get up on my roof with an ax to chip away at ice dams. I saw my shadow while doing so, so I'm pretty sure that means six more weeks of winter.
Looks like lots of people will be snowed in soon. Better get some more books while you still can. #booksky
How about an historical murder mystery set on the Great Lakes frontier in 1766?
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Reminds me of a dog lifting its leg to mark his territory.
Casper the #bernedoodle from his recent cross-country journey to sniff all of America.
The Auglaize Conspiracy: A Novel of Early America
#Historicalfiction #murdermystery set in the #Ohio and #Michigan borderlands in 1766.
Available for free in #KindleUnlimited #booksky
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That is what 19th century political machines did, more or less.
I read that as legos the first time. Thought it was a odd trend.
Look for lesser known attractions and walk the streets at random if the crowds at the more famous tourist sites get oppressive. In summer the famous destinations are ruined by their own popularity.
Do you have a favorite dog or cat from fiction? #booksky
It had a pretty good run.
Gift article from The New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/w...
My debut novel, The Auglaize Conspiracy, came out last week. Shines light on a little-known time and place in Colonial American history.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F99PLHG...
Now available in paperback! #booksky
A murder mystery set in 1766 on the colonial borderlands. #history
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I suspect that more taxpayer money will be spent cleaning up after DOGE than any imagined savings.
My dog would still eat it.
And if buying the cookies costs less than making them, why don't bakeries reduce cost by buying their cookies from other bakeries rather than making their own...😆
Happy Solstice! 🌞 My Jade Tree is blooming to celebrate the sun.
I don't think this has ever happened to me before.
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And as a student I seldom missed class or handed anything in late. Pure subconscious guilt.
I have a recurring dream that it is the end of the semester and I've missed most sessions of a class and forgotten to do any of the assignments.
And I finished grad school 24 years ago.
Trump was going to pardon who he wants to regardless of what Biden did. He already has said as much.
They seem to think that Trump will not act in his own self interest unless Biden gives him a precedent. Where have they been for the last 8 years? Trump does not care about precedents. He does what he wants.
I guess the question is: can there be such a thing as a social media site that represents, in a civil way, the diversity of opinions held by all Americans? Old Twitter tried to be that, but failed. Hateful voices became the loudest. But I like to hear honest opinions from people I disagree with.
In case you like reading history. The story of one of the most far-ranging fur-traders of eighteenth-century North America. #Canada #FurTrade #maps #exploration
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This little cutie turns one year old today. How about some love for Casper Von Bernedoodle.
Hi. I'm new here, so I think I will start with a picture of Casper. He is a Bernedoodle and turns one year old in 12 days.
