France: The “Oldest and Most Complicated” Ally France is often referred to as America’s “oldest ally,” a relationship dating back to its crucial support for the American Revolution in 1778.1 Yet, despite this deep historical bond and shared values of democracy and liberty, there’s a recurring perception—particularly in the United States—that France is not always…
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New York City
New York City’s formation began with the Lenape Native Americans, who inhabited the area long before European explorers arrived. Here’s a brief overview of the city’s early history: Early Settlement Growth and Development Key Milestones Post-War Transformation After World War II, New York City underwent a dramatic transformation, emerging as a global center of economic,…
The Dance Hall woman Stereotype
The “dance hall western whore” stereotype, widely popularized by Hollywood, is a misleading and historically inaccurate portrayal of women working in saloons and dance halls during the American West. While some women did work as prostitutes, a distinct class of entertainer existed whose primary role was to socialize with and encourage men to spend money, not…
Rapid City – Notes from the Edge
Posted by Dell Happy Sunday. It has been a long weekend for me. I suppose that like everyone else I try to cram too many things into the weekend. I always end up with undone items on my weekend list. Yesterday I ran into an arguer. Some people will listen to what you say, or…
Using AI to generate a book outline
Using a free AI source to generate a book-outline for you, BTW: The photo above was also generated with a free AI, META in this case… There are a few absolutely free sources and the ones I will use are the same ones you can use, browsers. Meta has its own, and Chrome has its…
Chronicles from the Wastelands episode 5
Chronicles from the Wastelands episode 5. Candace awakens to the end of the world, at least the polite world. Everything she counted on is gone. Everything that can help her and any other survivors is also gone. The have only themselves to depend on, but first they must find one another… postapocalyptic #dystopian #horror #dellsweet…
The Nation 01
The map, a faded testament to a world long gone, lay between them, its lines representing not just distances, but the stark choices that determined life or death. The choice wasn’t just about finding Havenwood; it was about preserving what remained of their humanity in a world that relentlessly stripped it away. #Dystopian #PostApocalypse…
The Outlaw John Dillinger
John Dillinger was born on June 22, 1903, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to John Wilson Dillinger Sr. and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Wilson. His early life was marked by tragedy when his mother died in childbirth when he was just four years old. His father remarried, but John’s relationship with his stepmother was strained. He grew up in…
Notes from the Edge
Posted by Dell 01/26/2014 I grew up in a small town. In small towns everybody knows everybody and most often they know more about you and your circumstances than even you do. I was talking to a friend a few weeks back about how I learned I was mixed race. I had thought I was…
Dreamer’s Worlds – Dell Sweet
Check out this free read of Dreamer’s Worlds and then scroll to the bottom to check out the book links… ONE In The Moonlight: Joe Miller “Easy… Easy, Boy.” I lowered my hand to the dog’s head and patted affectionately, trying to calm him. He whined low in his throat and looked around at the…