Lesser-known Signers of the Declaration of Independence: William Paca of Maryland

I can honestly say that I have never heard of this Maryland gentleman who signed the Declaration. He was an interesting fellow, see if you don't agree! A respected lawyer, jurist, and public servant, William Paca was known for his quiet, razor-sharp logic and strategy—and his impact on Maryland politics before, during, and after the …

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By Request: Second Installment of the Lesser-known Signers of the Declaration of Independence

I did a post on Ricochet.com, letting my friends there know that I was doing this series. It made the Main Feed pretty quickly, and I was surprised and pleased. One of the commenters there asked for me to discuss the only Catholic signer of the Declaration, and I am granting his wish here. I …

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On the Waterfront

We have had a series of sunny days here in Western Washington, so yesterday I went on a photo-hunting expedition down to the new Waterfront Place development on Marine Drive (aptly named, don't you think?). The channel divides the long Jetty Island from the new park, which has a walking/running trail (there were lots of …

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