The elections are over. For the many of us who got involved – it felt like much was at stake. And there was. Now it’s time to take a deep breath and evaluate the world around us. And what do you surmise – much work remains to be done.
Last New Year’s Day, I posted a haiku about steamboat history and the purpose of this website. The history of steamboats is not important for its own sake. In fact, early American history is not important for its own sake. What is important is to find ways to connect these exciting stories with the challenges that we face today. These riverboat pioneers defied conventional wisdom. Their Americanness – energy, resourcefulness, and commitment – was inspiring. The challenges they faced teach us about what matters today and what will be important in the future: social justice, the environment, war, the plight of immigrants, etc. This is getting a bit thick with ugly.
I look forward to the New Year.
Fran
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