The Coin of the Realm – January 28, 2008

In the days of my youth, the U.S. Dollar Coin was robust, weighty, and as big your fist (well, as big as the side of your fist). I spotted this “Moon Landing” silver dollar in the bank teller’s tray today, and it gave me pause to reflect not only on...

The Princeton Bell – January 27, 2008

I’ve been visiting the Princeton area on weekends lately, and this bell is one of the few remaining relics from the war vessel “The U.S.S. Princeton” launched in 1843. Unfortunately, in 1844 it was taken for a pleasure trip down the Potomac with...