Author Archives: Ken Dowell

Desert

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The Sonoran Desert in southeastern California Continue reading →

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The Decade of the Gun: JFK to KSU Part II

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The shootings at KSU ended a decade that began with so much optimism and ended with Americans at war with each other. Continue reading →

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Red Dirt by Joe Samuel Starnes

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The rise fall and reconstruction of a tennis player from rural Georgia. Continue reading →

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The Decade of the Gun: JFK to KSU Part 1

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Ken Dowell

On Friday, Nov. 22, 1963 I was in gym class when the announcement came over the loudspeaker. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Mohonk Mountain House

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Ken Dowell

In 1890, the Mohonk Mountain House was the model Christian resort, promising stewardship, reflection and renewal. Continue reading →

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Big Games in a Small Gym, The Sweet Sixteen Comes to Montclair

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Ken Dowell

NCAA Women’s Division 3 basketball tournament sectionals at Montclair State University Continue reading →

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Worlds Collide, a Review of Dead Wake

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The sinking of the Lusitania was an act of terrorism. 1,195 people died. None were military personnel. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Grand Tour of America

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Ken Dowell

America’s answer to the European Grand Tour Continue reading →

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Baker Rink: 93 and Counting

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The home of Princeton University hockey teams since 1922.. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Wonderland

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Ken Dowell

America’s first national park existed on the edge of wilderness and civilization. Continue reading →

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