Monthly Archives: February 2021

George Henry Hall Born: September 21, 1825 in Boston, Massachusetts Died: February 13,1913 in New York, New York Most tombstones don’t give up much information about the deceased, save the name, dates of birth and death and sometimes a fraternal … Continue reading →

This year marks my 46th year since I started my first job in educational publishing.  In that time, I have met and worked with thousands of talented and gifted educators.  One of those teachers is MaryKim, a creative force, who … Continue reading →

In Edgar Lee Masters’s Spoon River Anthology some of the names that topped the poetic monologues were fictious and seemingly plucked out of thin air.  Some were chosen from the Illinois State Constitution and some were real people such as … Continue reading →

In 1915, Edgar Lee Masters’s book of poetry, Spoon River Anthology, was published to wide acclaim.  The book was an instant and international sensation. One reviewer wrote, “At last, America has discovered a poet!” The book is composed of a … Continue reading →