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Jun 25, 2025

Internet Gold

Here’s this week’s roundup of interesting information, designed to inform and delight.

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Jun 20, 2025

Link List

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Jun 18, 2025

Official Trailer Drop! — A First Look at My New Short Story

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Official Trailer Drop! — A First Look at My New Short Story

Step inside the world of Rheinbach’s Remedies. Catch a glimpse of the characters, setting, and style that bring this story to life—your next favorite read starts here.

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Jun 18, 2025

From Patent Medicines to Big Pharma

What do you think of when you hear the term ‘patent medicine’? Nostrums, snake oil, or quack medicine, probably.

These days, it’s easy to throw shade on the old-time patent medicines, but in this article we shall give them their due: for laying the foundation for what we know today as ‘Big Pharma’—the giant drug manufacturers that loom so large in daily life.

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Jun 16, 2025

Robert’s Ruminations: Gilded Age Humor

What makes us chuckle today is night and day from what got Gilded Age folks laughing out loud.

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Jun 16, 2025

Smart Reads and Thought Starters

Peruse this collection of stories, tidbits, and interesting articles from around the globe and become the most interesting person at your next dinner party.

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Jun 16, 2025

You Asked, I’ll Answer

You Asked, I’ll Answer

In today's Ask Me Anything, I’m sharing a couple of early questions posed by you. Thank you for sending in your thoughts, and keep them coming—you might just see your question answered here.

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Jun 11, 2025

Weekly Web Roundup: Viral Moments, Smart Reads & Hidden Gems

Some interesting and inspirational bits in the world are in store for us in today’s curated clickbait.

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Jun 11, 2025

1901 Ham & Eggs Recipe

1901 Ham and Eggs Recipe

Enjoy what would have been a breakfast staple in the Gilded Age: ham and eggs with a twist.

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Jun 8, 2025

Curiosities This Week

This week’s collection includes some interesting facts that may spark curiosity. Gilded Age humor returns as well, so read on!

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Jun 8, 2025

Clicks of the Week

This week, we bring you some very useful information for viewing wildlife, take you to the heavens, and more.

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Jun 2, 2025

Robert’s Ruminations: Interesting People who have taught me Interesting Things

I have always been curious about other people’s lives, and I suppose that is one of the characteristics of the writer. The writer has to be a student of human nature, of nature itself, and of the metaphysical realm (or what we can know about it).

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May 30, 2025

Gin Cocktail Recipe

This spring gin cocktail, inspired by the tastes of the Gilded Age, blends gin with fresh lemon for a refreshing yet sophisticated sip.

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May 19, 2025

Bad Writing (and how to avoid it)

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Bad writing can indeed be avoided (or at least solidly corrected and transformed)! Learn solid tips on what, and how, to recognize bad writing—and how to turn bad writing into great writing.

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May 18, 2025

Fruit & Berry Platter Recipe

This easy-to-prepare and sure-to-please recipe is from the Book Club Kit for Current of Darkness, and book club or not, makes for a healthy dish for an everyday or special event.

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May 16, 2025

Gilded Age Glazed Carrots

These glazed and roasted carrots are delicious, easy to prepare, and a versatile side dish for any meal. Vegetable recipes such as this would have been staples of a Gilded Age dinner.

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May 15, 2025

From Meme to Must-Read

Tidbits, facts, and stories that will intrigue and amaze (or at least entertain)!

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May 12, 2025

Discoveries and Dinner Party Topics

Interesting tidbits and finds for interesting people (that’s you!).

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May 7, 2025

Meet with Robert 1:1

Learn more about meeting with Robert 1:1.

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May 4, 2025

Curated Collections and Clicks

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