by Heather Hambel Curley | Sep 16, 2012 | Civil War, history
When asked where his division was following the attack on The Cornfield, Confederate general John Bell Hood responded, “Dead on the field.” Antietam has, of course, surpassed Gettysburg as my all time favorite battlefield. Today’s event was...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Sep 14, 2012 | Civil War, history
The Antietam campaign begins. The event today was down a ridiculously narrow and surprisingly two way road with a turn off you’ll never find and underneath the ominous crackle of power lines. Off putting. But let me tell you. There’s something to be said...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Sep 13, 2012 | Civil War, history
Having baked a loaf of cinnamon sugar bread for the trip and then promptly hitting my head on the car door, almost knocking myself unconscious, the trip has begun. And, on a whim, I brought my reenacting clothes. You know. Just in case. And yes, if you’re...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Aug 27, 2012 | Civil War, history
I am not a fan of Cameron Diaz. Therefore, I have never seen the movie, “Gangs of New York” which, I’ve been told, is about the draft riots in late 1860s New York. When The Hubs and I saw previews for BBCAmerica’s new drama, Copper, he...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Aug 18, 2012 | Food, history, Randomness
My brain decided I wanted to make bread. From scratch. So, I found a recipe on Pinterest that upon cursory glance (remember that) looked easy enough for even a bread baking virgin like myself to try. So, I gathered up the needed items. Got the big container of flour...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Jul 15, 2012 | history, Randomness
Well, the inevitable milestone I’ve been dreading all year is just about upon us. Tomorrow is my 30th birthday. And yes, I’m depressed. And yes, I will be drowning my sorrows in chocolate cake. But for now, at least for a few more hours, I’m still in...
