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 30, 2012 | Civil War, Mom-hood
The realization hit me today that the much-anticipated 150th of South Mountain/Siege and Capture of Harper’s Ferry/Antietam is like, two weeks away. This means I have only two weeks to ensure I have a dress that actually fits and maybe–just...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Aug 13, 2012 | Randomness, Writing
Predictably, prime time was empty without the usual Olympic coverage. It’s a hard adjustment, let me tell you. But hey, here we are. Seventeen days and one fantastic closing ceremonies later (Scary Spice got FAT), I realized with notable horror that the next...
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...
by Heather Hambel Curley | Jun 24, 2012 | Civil War, history
I am not a fan of Joshua Chamberlain. During the Battle of Gettysburg, the 20th Maine was the end of the Union line, the “far left” if you will, and stationed on Little Round Top (not that you care, but Little Round Top wasn’t actually called Little...