Very interesting. Your history teacher sounded like a real gem. Sadly, my OH history teachers couldn't hold a candle to her. It must be rather exciting to be researching and writing about OH history that includes your ancestors. And you are leaving no stone unturned. So excellent. Regarding your, I assume, rhetorical ? about the clash between Europeans and Native Americans being inevitable. Think you mentioned you're heading to Kauai soon, and if you've spent time there, you well know the sad tale of the Hawaiians versus 'the world outside of HI.' Those that wanted, and won, their native lands. We lived in upcountry Maui for several years. Being there and not as a tourist, one absorbs the reality of how much the locals were taken advantage of. Even now they are still fighting for their native lands—after decades and false promises. If you have a chance to read Hula by Jasmine Iolani Hakes, in 'fiction' she tells some very sad tales around those premises. There will always be the conquered and the conquerers. This we know to be true. But I have to say, the Hawaiians are the most beautifully giving, altruistic, and generous people I've ever met. I think that gentle spirit is what led them to be so taken advantage of.
Mrs Terry was one of my favorites-I still remember doing the Ohio State Scrapbook and kept it for many years. It finally got lost in my relocations. She along with Walter Arnette gave me a real passion for history. Thanks for sharing!
Very interesting. Your history teacher sounded like a real gem. Sadly, my OH history teachers couldn't hold a candle to her. It must be rather exciting to be researching and writing about OH history that includes your ancestors. And you are leaving no stone unturned. So excellent. Regarding your, I assume, rhetorical ? about the clash between Europeans and Native Americans being inevitable. Think you mentioned you're heading to Kauai soon, and if you've spent time there, you well know the sad tale of the Hawaiians versus 'the world outside of HI.' Those that wanted, and won, their native lands. We lived in upcountry Maui for several years. Being there and not as a tourist, one absorbs the reality of how much the locals were taken advantage of. Even now they are still fighting for their native lands—after decades and false promises. If you have a chance to read Hula by Jasmine Iolani Hakes, in 'fiction' she tells some very sad tales around those premises. There will always be the conquered and the conquerers. This we know to be true. But I have to say, the Hawaiians are the most beautifully giving, altruistic, and generous people I've ever met. I think that gentle spirit is what led them to be so taken advantage of.
Yes I do love Hawaii. And especially the people.
Mrs Terry was one of my favorites-I still remember doing the Ohio State Scrapbook and kept it for many years. It finally got lost in my relocations. She along with Walter Arnette gave me a real passion for history. Thanks for sharing!
I kept my scrapbook too, forever, but not sure if I still have it. Been thinking about digging into some boxes to see if it survived!😂
Yes Mr. Arnette was an amazing history teacher. Thanks so much for reading Bob.