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Jayne: Republicans take wrong turn Published: April 11, 2021, 6:02am Share: There must be a better strategy. Instead, local Republicans keep pulling a General Custer in an attempt to dethrone Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler. It might be a reasonable desire – if Herrera Beutler were not a member of their own party. And if she had not been elected to Congress six times. And if it were not built upon lies and enmity and general nuttiness. Alas, a faction of local Republicans – a small faction, we can hope – has fallen victim to the virus that is infecting party members throughout the c...

We all need some alone time every now and then, and as far as affordable retreats go, this place is an unusual but unpretentious sanctuary. Built entirely by volunteers wanting to learn about building with natural resources, this cottage is located on the owner's property.  Fruit trees and tropical foliage create a private space with the look of a lush, organic garden. The cottage is compact and basic but has everything you might need for some time off-grid. The materials create an adobe-style building that is cooled and sound-proofed. The decor is bohemian and rustic, with knitted quilts an...

This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Many 19th century American authors earned their place in the literature canon, but none were more influential than Mark Twain. Writing during Reconstruction, he took on the issue of slavery from the white southern perspective. Want to learn more about this literary icon and who he was? Let’s jump right into the fascinating facts and circumstances of his life. What is Mark Twain’s Real Name? Who was Mark Twain? Not a real person. He was actually born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835. The...

Monroe statue should move to battlefield, Custer to Gettysburg The Monroe News The debate on Monroe’s statues revolves around whose history should be remembered. A handful of people in Monroe decided President James Monroe deserved a statue 200 years after he was elected President! Of course that decision was made after the War of 1812 battlefield site was being implemented. The statue was intended to compliment the park and Monroe could evolve into the cornerstone for the state of Michigan. Tourist dollars would roll in if enough people actually cared about that segment of history. I doubt...

There was no piping down the buzz at the Warwick Caledonian Society's 150th celebrations as hundreds of enthusiasts from across the country poured into the Rose City. Founded in January 1871, the group is most famous for its debutante balls and highland-themed gatherings and now, as one of the oldest societies in the Southern Hemisphere according to society chieftain Alexander Manfield. "For the history buffs, General Custer hadn't even been to Little Bighorn in the Civil War when the Warwick Caledonian Society was formed," he said. "These days we have lots of migrant support but 150 year...