First Chapter Underway
A caffeine-fueled writing mania is underway. Yes, the first chapter of Emmett’s book is coming together. I’ll be out of commission for a few days, but will report back when the draft of Chapter One is pulled together.
Gratitude and Buckram Binding
This morning, the archivist at Florida State University library let me know they had found a text I’d been seeking (and thinking did not exist anymore) for about three or four months. Joy! What’s more, the archivist advised that they are having to disbind the book in order to digitize […]
“Face-book” 1902
Still in search of the mojo. But, while searching, came across this: This is from the excellent site, Retronaut. Who’d have thought there was “Face-book” in Emmett Wilson’s day? Today is another film reading day. The writing mojo will reappear when it is ready. Impatience doesn’t help, but at least […]
The Missing Mojo & The ‘Sausage Machine’
Somehow, somewhere, in this vast sea of notes and microfilm, I’ve misplaced my writing mojo. It’s here, somewhere. I just can’t find it, or anything interesting to kick around and shape into interesting sentences or paragraphs. When I misplace the mojo, I like to stop and examine the odd things […]
Family Bible
Yesterday, I was in contact with Emmett’s great-grand nephew. His great-grandfather was Emmett’s youngest brother, Walker. He’s been a great help with the research; the question over the past week has been about whether birth certificates exist for Emmett (or any of his siblings). The jury is not out yet […]
Someone’s having a birthday…
Yes, it is our fella’s 132nd birthday today. In honor of Emmett’s birthday, here is a birthday serenade (that he might have actually heard): …and a silly card: Wherever you are, Emmett, Happy Birthday!
Proof of Existence
How many of us take for granted our birth certificate? Think about this. How many people do you know who can say that they do not have a birth certificate? Nowadays, that is often the critical document to prove that you even exist. Try getting a driver’s license or a […]
If Only…
If only Emmett had become a cult hero, he’d have a shirt like this too! Although he didn’t have a t-shirt, he did have a club. True! When Emmett was running for Congress in 1912, his constituents organized an Emmett Wilson Club, and set one up in every county […]
For love or money?
Readers, would you work at a job primarily for the money, putting your attraction to the job secondary? Here’s why I ask: A friend who knows about the book-in-progress asked about what I want to get out of this experience. He asked, “You’re doing this to become a best-seller in […]
Minnie Kehoe, Femtor Extraordinaire
Readers, I must admit, I have great admiration for one of the femtors (female mentors) in Emmett Wilson’s life: Minnie Eloise Kehoe. I’ve mentioned her before in an earlier post. When I think about Minnie, I’m struck and awed by what she was able to achieve during her lifetime — […]
Tell my story. 