Wow, nice job, historian Mary! I found your info fascinating (good photos, too), and was saddened to learn the crummy treatment accorded Clemente. (Do you know the name of the man who did the cheating?) I saw Fences, too, but at SCR. I took my class of English Stoonts with me.
Finally, or first of all, that's quite a shot of my Neighbor Riley! Hilaire. . . --Chuck
Despite not holding the title of president, Anastasio Somoza Debayle retained ultimate control as the head of the National Guard, the country's armed forces.
The 1972 earthquake: In December 1972, a massive earthquake destroyed much of the capital, Managua. Somoza used his power to seize a significant portion of international relief aid, causing widespread public anger.
Love this trip to Pittsburgh, especially the information on Clemente. I’ll be sure to watch the bio. As for August Wilson’s plays, I saw Fences at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles back in the 90’s. I believe Viola Davis was in the cast and it was excellent! Btw, I’d love to read that fascinating book about the aftermath of WWII in San Francisco. 🩷
First, I love your vacations. This one sounds great. I didn’t know August Wilson was from there. And second, thanks for your kind words about Unlikely Prospect❤️❤️❤️
My mom and her family were from Pittsburgh. My sisters and I have visited a few times in recent years. Much cleaner air and more beautiful open spaces than I remember as a kid. Onward and upward.
Wow, nice job, historian Mary! I found your info fascinating (good photos, too), and was saddened to learn the crummy treatment accorded Clemente. (Do you know the name of the man who did the cheating?) I saw Fences, too, but at SCR. I took my class of English Stoonts with me.
Finally, or first of all, that's quite a shot of my Neighbor Riley! Hilaire. . . --Chuck
Despite not holding the title of president, Anastasio Somoza Debayle retained ultimate control as the head of the National Guard, the country's armed forces.
The 1972 earthquake: In December 1972, a massive earthquake destroyed much of the capital, Managua. Somoza used his power to seize a significant portion of international relief aid, causing widespread public anger.
Love this trip to Pittsburgh, especially the information on Clemente. I’ll be sure to watch the bio. As for August Wilson’s plays, I saw Fences at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles back in the 90’s. I believe Viola Davis was in the cast and it was excellent! Btw, I’d love to read that fascinating book about the aftermath of WWII in San Francisco. 🩷
You’re the winner! I can mail the book over could meet for lunch. Message me and let me know.
First, I love your vacations. This one sounds great. I didn’t know August Wilson was from there. And second, thanks for your kind words about Unlikely Prospect❤️❤️❤️
I think fans of August Wilson will enjoy your book. As I did.
My mom and her family were from Pittsburgh. My sisters and I have visited a few times in recent years. Much cleaner air and more beautiful open spaces than I remember as a kid. Onward and upward.
Onward indeed. Everyone we talked to (all younger than us) loves living there. “Except for the weather” they add.
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And…I’ve also just learned it should be Pittsburghers, and not my made up Pittsburghians. My apologies again.
My husband just pointed out that Clemente had 3000 hits. Not 300. My apologies.