↓
 

The New American Digest

For Followers of Gerard Van der Leun's Fine Work

  • About American Digest
  • About New American Digest
  • “The Name In The Stone”
  • Remembering Gerard Van der Leun
    • from the website: Through the Looking Glass
    • from the website: Barnhardt
    • from the website: Neo’s Blog
  • Articles
    • The Overland Stage
      • The Holladay Overland Stage: 1 – The Central Route
      • The Overland Stage – 2 Company Operations
      • The Overland Stage – 3 Exploring The Route – An Overview
      • The Overland Stage: 4 – South Platte/Julesburg/Ft Sedgwick
        • Jack Slade
      • The Overland Stage: 5 – Julesburg to Junction Station (aka Ft Morgan)
      • The Overland Stage: 6 – Junction Station to Latham
      • The Overland Stage: 7 – Latham Crossing to Fort Collins
      • The Overland Stage: 8 – LaPorte to Virginia Dale
      • The Overland Stage: 9 – Virginia Dale to Cooper Creek
      • The Overland Stage: 10 – Cooper Creek to Pass Creek
        • Fletcher Family
      • The Overland Stage: 11 – Pass Creek to Bridger Station
      • The Overland Stage: 12 – Bridger Pass to Duck Lake
      • The Overland Stage: 13 – Duck Lake to LaClede
      • The Overland Stage: 14 – LaClede to Almond
      • The Overland Stage: 15 – Almond to Rock Springs
      • The Overland Stage: 16 – Rock Springs to Fort Bridger
      • The Overland Stage: 17 – Fort Bridger to Weber Station

I find I don’t wish to explore new lands, but to explore again those I have already passed through, trying to see what I’d missed in the first hectic rush … Gerard Van der Leun

Home→Author DT - Page 82 << 1 2 … 80 81 82 83 84 … 96 97 >>

Author Archives: DT

Post navigation

<< 1 2 … 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 … 96 97 >>

Whenever I Read The News

The New American Digest Posted on April 2, 2025 by DTApril 2, 2025

I think of heading out to places like this.

Continue reading →
Posted in Uncategorized | 24 Replies

I Wasn’t Paying Attention To The Time

The New American Digest Posted on April 1, 2025 by DTApril 1, 2025

"The Who frontman Roger Daltrey is going blind and deaf at 81"

Tommy is real ... who'd a thought it? But how can Roger Daltry be 81?

81?????

That must mean ... no, not really? That must mean I'm not in my 20s!

No wonder the 19yo girls laugh at me ... not that that has changed.

:)

Continue reading →
Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Replies

Bad Place For A Flat

The New American Digest Posted on April 1, 2025 by DTApril 1, 2025
Continue reading →
Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Replies

Tunes For Tuesday – Deep Purple “April”

The New American Digest Posted on April 1, 2025 by DTMay 7, 2025

A sample of some obscure – and some maybe not obscure – tunes from my strange and off-the-wall collection.

Today’s selection: Deep Purple - April

A lesser known tune off Deep Purple's lesser known third album "Deep Purple" released in 1969. "Hush" off their first album ("Shades Of ...") gave the band a presence in the US but their second album (Book of Taliesyn) did not do well (#54) with a cover of "Kentucky Woman" being the most successful cut. "Deep Purple" was even less successful (peaking at #162). It wasn't until their 4th studio album - "In Rock" - released in 1970 that the band could be considered successful with "Black Night", "Child In Time", "Speed King" as significant cuts.

Continue reading →
Posted in tunes | 4 Replies

Stand Your Ground

The New American Digest Posted on March 31, 2025 by DTMarch 31, 2025

Case settled today. Incident occurred last fall within a city. No word on what other issues Mr Y had to endure.

"The County Prosecuting Attorney issued the following statement: "This was an unfortunate and tragic event that resulted in the loss of a life, and I extend my sympathies to the family of Mr. X as they grieve. However, under Idaho law, individuals have an unequivocal right to defend themselves, their families, and their homes from violent attacks. Idaho’s self-defense and ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws are clear: when an individual is faced with an immediate and unlawful threat of serious bodily harm, they are legally justified in using force to protect themselves."

"The evidence in this case—including witness statements, forensic analysis, physical evidence, DNA evidence, and video footage—demonstrates that Mr. Y acted lawfully. He was violently attacked at his own home and responded with justified force. Idaho law presumes that a homeowner acting in defense of their habitation does so with reasonable fear of imminent peril, and my office will not second-guess the fundamental right of self-defense."

Continue reading →
Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Replies

Reporting Yesterday’s News Today!

The New American Digest Posted on March 31, 2025 by DTMarch 31, 2025

"The recent New York Times investigation into America’s “hidden role” in the Ukraine conflict has confirmed that the Pentagon played a key role in most of Kiev’s significant military operations against Russia."

That's been obvious to all since - what? 2016? Think Burisma: Biden, Pelosi, Kerry, Romney ... and who all else?

The surface of this fiasco has barely begun to get scratched. Russia "winning" this mess would certainly let some cats out of the bag, eh? Must be why so many want this war to continue.

Continue reading →
Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Reply

O-o-o … The Colors

The New American Digest Posted on March 31, 2025 by DTMarch 31, 2025

Seems I was at this party some 50 years ago ...

Continue reading →
Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Replies

For jd

The New American Digest Posted on March 29, 2025 by DTMarch 29, 2025

It seemed you might be interested ...

The Tomb of St John, the Apostle

"last home of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ"
interior of the shrine
Entrance to the city of Ephesus from harbor
Apostle Paul walked on this path
He lived here for 3 ½ years
Continue reading →
Posted in Uncategorized | 12 Replies

Egret

The New American Digest Posted on March 29, 2025 by DTMarch 29, 2025

for Anne

Continue reading →
Posted in Uncategorized | 12 Replies

Ephesus

The New American Digest Posted on March 28, 2025 by DTMarch 28, 2025
Library of Celsus

Apostle Paul walked here. One of seven churches mentioned in Revelations. Gospel of John may have been written here; John's tomb is nearby. One of the great ancient cities of the world.

Continue reading →
Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Reply

Post navigation

<< 1 2 … 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 … 96 97 >>

Rules

Contact: dt@newamericandigest.org

Gerard Van der Leun
12/26/45 - 1/27/23

“This is the day which the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it”
Psalm 118:24


Gerard's Last Post
(posthumous): Feb 4, 2023
"So Long. See You All a Little Further Down the Road"

When my body won’t hold me anymore
And it finally lets me free
Where will I go?
Will the trade winds take me south through Georgia grain?
Or tropical rain?
Or snow from the heavens?
Will I join with the ocean blue?
Or run into a savior true?
And shake hands laughing
And walk through the night, straight to the light
Holding the love I’ve known in my life
And no hard feelings

Avett Brothers - No Hard Feelings

The following was posted along with the announcement of Gerard's passing.
Leonard Cohen - Going Home

For a 2005 interview with Gerard


September 2026
S M T W T F S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930  
« Aug    

Most Recent Comments

  1. Anne on AISeptember 22, 2026

    The way I see the problem with AI is this: at first all this information will be free. Then slowly,…

  2. griff on Outstanding Oregon Trail ExhibitSeptember 22, 2026

    the SANTA FE trail running along the Cimarron river in southwest Oklahoma is also very impressive. deep ruts in the…

  3. Wild, wild west on Outstanding Oregon Trail ExhibitSeptember 22, 2026

    I want a seat on that special excursion train UP is running with Big Boy from Cheyenne to Denver this…

  4. Snakepit Kansas on “Plants Don’t Call CO2 a Pollutant — They Call It Dinner”September 22, 2026

    Man's natural state is war and those with the guns, make the rules. Stay strapped. A fraction of a percentage…

  5. DT on Outstanding Oregon Trail ExhibitSeptember 21, 2026

    Just east of Hershey on the western outskirts of N. Platte is the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center from…


Blogroll
The New Neo
Jean's Blog - Pondering
The Feral Irishman

Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man,
play a song for me
I'm not sleepy
and there ain't no place I'm goin' to

Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man,
play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning,
I'll come followin' you

Take me for a trip upon
your magic swirling ship
All my senses have been stripped
And my hands can't feel to grip
And my toes too numb to step
Wait only for my boot heels to be wanderin'

I'm ready to go anywhere,
I'm ready for to fade
Unto my own parade
Cast your dancing spell my way
I promise to go under it


Men who saw night coming down about them could somehow act as if they stood at the edge of dawn.


From Gerard's site. The picture always caught my eye.

Archives

  • September 2026
  • August 2026
  • July 2026
  • June 2026
  • May 2026
  • April 2026
  • March 2026
  • February 2026
  • January 2026
  • December 2025
  • November 2025
  • October 2025
  • September 2025
  • August 2025
  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024

Contact: dt@newamericandigest.org

About "DT"

The New American Digest © 2024 - Weaver Xtreme Theme
↑