Rich L.
@wanderinghistorian.bsky.social
Colorado; historian, professor; study sports, the American West. Nebraska raised; U of Kansas and New Mexico grad. Happily married.
In the 80s I hung out with people who were James Dobson fans. Not my jam, but it seemed benign. Then I saw a ton of trauma coming out after he died yesterday, recalling physical beatings as a result of his promotion of corporal punishment. So disturbing.
August 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
In the 80s I hung out with people who were James Dobson fans. Not my jam, but it seemed benign. Then I saw a ton of trauma coming out after he died yesterday, recalling physical beatings as a result of his promotion of corporal punishment. So disturbing.
Sending our boy off to UNM in Albuquerque. It’s harder than I thought it would be, but proud he will be a Lobo.
August 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sending our boy off to UNM in Albuquerque. It’s harder than I thought it would be, but proud he will be a Lobo.
The Smithsonian is a revered institution, and now it will be ruined.
August 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Smithsonian is a revered institution, and now it will be ruined.
For 27 years I have been fortunate to celebrate my birthday with our son, since we are back to back. Great dinner in Arroyo Seco, NM.
August 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
For 27 years I have been fortunate to celebrate my birthday with our son, since we are back to back. Great dinner in Arroyo Seco, NM.
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And we're officially at the end of being able to trust the jobs numbers in this country ever again.
August 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
And we're officially at the end of being able to trust the jobs numbers in this country ever again.
Happy Colorado Day; 149 and counting. I am luck to have been able to spend nearly half of my life in this beautiful state.
August 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Happy Colorado Day; 149 and counting. I am luck to have been able to spend nearly half of my life in this beautiful state.
This weeks marks 35 years since our first date in Gainesville, Florida. We married in New Mexico, lived in Nebraska and Montana, and settled in Colorado. Two great kids, a perfect son in law, and two wonderful grand kids later and here we are.
July 28, 2025 at 3:56 AM
This weeks marks 35 years since our first date in Gainesville, Florida. We married in New Mexico, lived in Nebraska and Montana, and settled in Colorado. Two great kids, a perfect son in law, and two wonderful grand kids later and here we are.
In June I was fortunate to visit five national parks and one monument: have you been and what is your favorite?
July 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
In June I was fortunate to visit five national parks and one monument: have you been and what is your favorite?
Happy Canada Day to friends on here; we love your country.
July 2, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Happy Canada Day to friends on here; we love your country.
July 1, 44 degrees, Rio Grande in southern Colorado and the sun coming over a new month. We are now on the backside of 2025 and I sure hope we see better than the first part. Not optimistic, but this view gives me inspiration.
July 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
July 1, 44 degrees, Rio Grande in southern Colorado and the sun coming over a new month. We are now on the backside of 2025 and I sure hope we see better than the first part. Not optimistic, but this view gives me inspiration.
This does not apply to most of you, but some of you are connected to the SLV or Adams State and might find this of interest. We are having a celebration of life for Ed Crowther tomorrow, a gifted and significant professor of history. 10:00 am Saturday, Richardson Hall www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjnC...
Dr. Edward Crowther Memorial Service
YouTube video by ASU Media Services
www.youtube.com
June 28, 2025 at 5:49 AM
This does not apply to most of you, but some of you are connected to the SLV or Adams State and might find this of interest. We are having a celebration of life for Ed Crowther tomorrow, a gifted and significant professor of history. 10:00 am Saturday, Richardson Hall www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjnC...
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From one time Prof G Pod guest @timothysnyder.bsky.social 👇🏻👇🏻
June 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
From one time Prof G Pod guest @timothysnyder.bsky.social 👇🏻👇🏻
On a Montana hillside today where dedicated people defended their way of life.
June 15, 2025 at 2:44 AM
On a Montana hillside today where dedicated people defended their way of life.
Hitting the national parks in Wyoming and Montana this week.
June 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hitting the national parks in Wyoming and Montana this week.
One of the most haunting sites in Nee Mexico. Dawson cemetery, holding the graves of some 400 victims of mining disasters in 1913 and 1923; two of the worst in U.S. history. #NewMexico
June 4, 2025 at 4:48 AM
One of the most haunting sites in Nee Mexico. Dawson cemetery, holding the graves of some 400 victims of mining disasters in 1913 and 1923; two of the worst in U.S. history. #NewMexico
Cimarron, NM. Triggered the Colfax County War.
June 3, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Cimarron, NM. Triggered the Colfax County War.
I was at DIA this week and saw the Lufthansa airbus pull up; the largest passenger plane in the world, coming from Munich. I can say that is a big ass plane.
May 24, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I was at DIA this week and saw the Lufthansa airbus pull up; the largest passenger plane in the world, coming from Munich. I can say that is a big ass plane.
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May 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Spanish Peaks one week later.
May 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Spanish Peaks one week later.
Cloud-capped Spanish Peaks tonight, hopefully indicative of the much-needed gathering rain over the next couple of days in southern Colorado.
May 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Cloud-capped Spanish Peaks tonight, hopefully indicative of the much-needed gathering rain over the next couple of days in southern Colorado.
Carmelo Anthony in the jockey’s room is quite a spectacle.
May 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Carmelo Anthony in the jockey’s room is quite a spectacle.
I will always support PBS and NPR as the most authentic journalism we have.
May 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I will always support PBS and NPR as the most authentic journalism we have.
Left crappy Denver weather for crappy St. Louis weather.
March 20, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Left crappy Denver weather for crappy St. Louis weather.
What is your favorite Irish whiskey? Green Spot (or red, yellow or blue when I have money to burn) and Red Breast for me. But I am open to suggestions.
March 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
What is your favorite Irish whiskey? Green Spot (or red, yellow or blue when I have money to burn) and Red Breast for me. But I am open to suggestions.
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