Villisca Blog
This just popped onto my radar screen and I wanted to pass the link onto you. It looks most interesting and professionally done. It has been online for a year and yet I never knew of it before. Perhaps you will now be more informed about this fascinating case as I plan to be from […]
Fall River History Club
The second meeting of the Fall River History Club will be held at the Fall River Public Library on Wednesday, July 16, at 6:30 PM. The speaker will be Karla Moran who will be discussing childhood labor in Fall River during the height of the industrial revolution. The August 20th club meeting will feature Nick […]
Lizzie Borden for President?
Proof Positive Lizzie Did It
Wouldn’t it be great if something like this actually existed?
Award Awarded
I am pleased to announce that I am the recipient of the dual award of the Order of the Golden Fleece and the Lens of Sherlock by the Noble Order of the Mutton Eaters, Fall River Chapter of the Second Street Irregulars. I am honored by the recognition that they have bestowed upon me.
Paranormal State
This has nothing to do with Lizzie Borden, but I wanted to share it with you nonetheless. After I wrap up an issue of The Hatchet, I give myself a treat and do something totally fun and not Lizzie—goof off and play around on the computer, or read a book for pleasure, or catch up […]
Earth Day’s Dark Past
I was watching a stupendous documentary from the series Investigative Reports on the A&E channel on cable the other day and learned a new fact. The show was a rerun of the 1998 film “Peace, Love, and Murder.” Review Summary This documentary, part of the Investigative Reports series from A&E, examines the story of hippie-turned-fugitive […]
Haunted Police Station
When CNN posted this video I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. Nothing really happens during the story, but it is interesting nonetheless. Link to the video.
Ghost on Tape?
Lizzie Borden’s Boredom
I guess I was bored too. So I made this cover. Just a joke. But an interesting idea, wouldn’t you say?
Free Books and Comics by Wowio
Another find by CLEWS crime historian Laura James that I thought might apply here is the site WOWIO.com. They are giving away, for free, books, magazines, essays, and comics for downloading. You are allowed three per day and must register with a real email address. I took Laura up on her suggestion and have selected […]
Lizzie Borden Prayer Card
I’m not kidding. Found this on the web, of course, at this site: Pre-emptive Prayer Cards. Lizzie Borden: The Patron Saint of Dysfunctional Families.
Grow your own Christmas Tree Card with Lizzie Borden
Check this out. You can make your own growing Christmas tree card and send it to a friend. Here is my card, all about Lizzie Borden, of course. LINK.
The Origins of Christmas Cards
According to B.K. Swartz, Jr. in his “The Origin of American Christmas Myth and Customs,” The salutation, “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” may have first appeared in 17th century European correspondence. Says Swartz, “Merry is probably of English origin and was introduced to America in Dickens’ time.” In Clement Moore’s poem (l822) “A […]
Assuming the Position at Lizzie Borden’s House
For many years, I have collected images related to the Lizzie Borden story. Part of my collection consists of photos posted by individuals in various places, Photobucket.com, Flickr, and Google Images, just to name a few, that detail their stay at the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast. When you see the photos as a series […]
We gather together
Rest in Peace Neilson Caplain
My friend Neilson Caplain passed away yesterday. Neilson was a great man and a wonderful conversationalist. He was an author, historian, collector, preservationist, past President of the Fall River Historical Society, and a true gentleman. He wrote regularly for The Hatchet and loaned me many items related to the case and Fall River. He also […]
Halloween in Fall River and No Lizzie Borden in Sight
From ace photographer Michael Brimbau. Snapped today in Fall River. Wow is all I can say. Kewl!