Some people get high on illegal drugs, others get a jolt from caffeine or some other substance. I'm not a drug abuser (legal or illegal) and caffeine does not keep me awake. I can drink a cup of coffee, go straight to bed, and sleep the same as if I had no coffee. So what gives me a high?
I spent yesterday in Lancaster again, combing through marriage records in the courthouse and 1750-1778 tax records at the historical society. I found so much wonderful stuff I was practically floating all evening. Then I realized the truth---I get high on history!
It took me all of today to fit the pieces in their proper places and file things in their proper slots. I had struggled for weeks to identify a certain widow lady and today things finally fell into place! She played a special role in the Powl family and I now know where she belongs. Isn't that wonderful?!
My Powell article is finished and has been submitted to the editor. I've come down to earth and am feeling a little worn by this evening. When will I get my next high? Next Wednesday. Amos Hoover asked me to accompany him and his wife, Nora, to the courthouse to look at a German will. How could I say no?!
I told Leroy last evening I have everything I need to finish my article and won't have to go to Lancaster again. He just laughed and said, "Until the next time." He knows me well! I'm a history addict. The world is full of questions and finding the answers gives me a high!
I spent yesterday in Lancaster again, combing through marriage records in the courthouse and 1750-1778 tax records at the historical society. I found so much wonderful stuff I was practically floating all evening. Then I realized the truth---I get high on history!
It took me all of today to fit the pieces in their proper places and file things in their proper slots. I had struggled for weeks to identify a certain widow lady and today things finally fell into place! She played a special role in the Powl family and I now know where she belongs. Isn't that wonderful?!
My Powell article is finished and has been submitted to the editor. I've come down to earth and am feeling a little worn by this evening. When will I get my next high? Next Wednesday. Amos Hoover asked me to accompany him and his wife, Nora, to the courthouse to look at a German will. How could I say no?!
I told Leroy last evening I have everything I need to finish my article and won't have to go to Lancaster again. He just laughed and said, "Until the next time." He knows me well! I'm a history addict. The world is full of questions and finding the answers gives me a high!
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