Welcome to The Tearoom

    • 3 Lessons We Learn Rereading Old Books

      Why have I decided to reread old favorites in 2026? I believe it will satisfy an emotional need. Venturing back to The Secret Garden will make me reminisce about childhood. A trip to Hogwarts…

    • The year of reading old books

      The year of reading old books

      This year, I am doing something that feels unnatural to me. Instead of going out and looking for new books to add to my shelves, I’m going to look at those shelves for books…

    • Things I’m letting go of

      Things I’m letting go of

      Originally published on Substack In the first week of January, 2026, I got my hands on a few new journals. One is going to be used for Bible notes and prayer. The other is…

    • James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      Madison tends to melt into the background when compared to the other Founders. This doesn’t mean that he was less significant: he helped to shape our country into what she is now.

    • How the Post Office Created America

      How the Post Office Created America

      The Post Office became a much-needed social spot. Men and women went to gather their mail, enjoying chats with neighbors in the process.

    • 5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      This year, I was beckoned by the book 1776 by David McCullough. I remember purchasing it long ago, soon after it was published. I purchased it in the spirit of “Everyone is buying it. Therefore, it must also…

    • Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Why does Mary seem to get all of the blame for their broken marriage? While we’re at it, Why was Mary offered so little sympathy, even after her husband was killed by her side? 

    • The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      Much of the Washingtons’ union remains a mystery. After George’s death, Martha burned most of the letters they exchanged.

    • Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Indeed, if there were Founding Fathers, there must have been Founding Mothers, too—and foremost of them all is Martha Washington.

    3 Lessons We Learn Rereading Old Books

    Why have I decided to reread old favorites in 2026? I believe it will satisfy an emotional need. Venturing back to The Secret Garden will make me reminisce about childhood. A trip to Hogwarts…

    • 3 Lessons We Learn Rereading Old Books

      Why have I decided to reread old favorites in 2026? I believe it will satisfy an emotional need. Venturing back to The Secret Garden will make me reminisce about childhood. A trip to Hogwarts…

    • The year of reading old books

      The year of reading old books

      This year, I am doing something that feels unnatural to me. Instead of going out and looking for new books to add to my shelves, I’m going to look at those shelves for books…

    • Things I’m letting go of

      Things I’m letting go of

      Originally published on Substack In the first week of January, 2026, I got my hands on a few new journals. One is going to be used for Bible notes and prayer. The other is…

    • James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      Madison tends to melt into the background when compared to the other Founders. This doesn’t mean that he was less significant: he helped to shape our country into what she is now.

    • How the Post Office Created America

      How the Post Office Created America

      The Post Office became a much-needed social spot. Men and women went to gather their mail, enjoying chats with neighbors in the process.

    • 5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      This year, I was beckoned by the book 1776 by David McCullough. I remember purchasing it long ago, soon after it was published. I purchased it in the spirit of “Everyone is buying it. Therefore, it must also…

    • Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Why does Mary seem to get all of the blame for their broken marriage? While we’re at it, Why was Mary offered so little sympathy, even after her husband was killed by her side? 

    • The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      Much of the Washingtons’ union remains a mystery. After George’s death, Martha burned most of the letters they exchanged.

    • Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Indeed, if there were Founding Fathers, there must have been Founding Mothers, too—and foremost of them all is Martha Washington.

    The year of reading old books

    The year of reading old books

    This year, I am doing something that feels unnatural to me. Instead of going out and looking for new books to add to my shelves, I’m going to look at those shelves for books…

    • 3 Lessons We Learn Rereading Old Books

      Why have I decided to reread old favorites in 2026? I believe it will satisfy an emotional need. Venturing back to The Secret Garden will make me reminisce about childhood. A trip to Hogwarts…

    • The year of reading old books

      The year of reading old books

      This year, I am doing something that feels unnatural to me. Instead of going out and looking for new books to add to my shelves, I’m going to look at those shelves for books…

    • Things I’m letting go of

      Things I’m letting go of

      Originally published on Substack In the first week of January, 2026, I got my hands on a few new journals. One is going to be used for Bible notes and prayer. The other is…

    • James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      Madison tends to melt into the background when compared to the other Founders. This doesn’t mean that he was less significant: he helped to shape our country into what she is now.

    • How the Post Office Created America

      How the Post Office Created America

      The Post Office became a much-needed social spot. Men and women went to gather their mail, enjoying chats with neighbors in the process.

    • 5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      This year, I was beckoned by the book 1776 by David McCullough. I remember purchasing it long ago, soon after it was published. I purchased it in the spirit of “Everyone is buying it. Therefore, it must also…

    • Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Why does Mary seem to get all of the blame for their broken marriage? While we’re at it, Why was Mary offered so little sympathy, even after her husband was killed by her side? 

    • The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      Much of the Washingtons’ union remains a mystery. After George’s death, Martha burned most of the letters they exchanged.

    • Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Indeed, if there were Founding Fathers, there must have been Founding Mothers, too—and foremost of them all is Martha Washington.

    Things I’m letting go of

    Things I’m letting go of

    Originally published on Substack In the first week of January, 2026, I got my hands on a few new journals. One is going to be used for Bible notes and prayer. The other is…

    • 3 Lessons We Learn Rereading Old Books

      Why have I decided to reread old favorites in 2026? I believe it will satisfy an emotional need. Venturing back to The Secret Garden will make me reminisce about childhood. A trip to Hogwarts…

    • The year of reading old books

      The year of reading old books

      This year, I am doing something that feels unnatural to me. Instead of going out and looking for new books to add to my shelves, I’m going to look at those shelves for books…

    • Things I’m letting go of

      Things I’m letting go of

      Originally published on Substack In the first week of January, 2026, I got my hands on a few new journals. One is going to be used for Bible notes and prayer. The other is…

    • James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      Madison tends to melt into the background when compared to the other Founders. This doesn’t mean that he was less significant: he helped to shape our country into what she is now.

    • How the Post Office Created America

      How the Post Office Created America

      The Post Office became a much-needed social spot. Men and women went to gather their mail, enjoying chats with neighbors in the process.

    • 5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      This year, I was beckoned by the book 1776 by David McCullough. I remember purchasing it long ago, soon after it was published. I purchased it in the spirit of “Everyone is buying it. Therefore, it must also…

    • Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Why does Mary seem to get all of the blame for their broken marriage? While we’re at it, Why was Mary offered so little sympathy, even after her husband was killed by her side? 

    • The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      Much of the Washingtons’ union remains a mystery. After George’s death, Martha burned most of the letters they exchanged.

    • Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Indeed, if there were Founding Fathers, there must have been Founding Mothers, too—and foremost of them all is Martha Washington.

    James Madison, Father of the Constitution

    James Madison, Father of the Constitution

    Madison tends to melt into the background when compared to the other Founders. This doesn’t mean that he was less significant: he helped to shape our country into what she is now.

    • 3 Lessons We Learn Rereading Old Books

      Why have I decided to reread old favorites in 2026? I believe it will satisfy an emotional need. Venturing back to The Secret Garden will make me reminisce about childhood. A trip to Hogwarts…

    • The year of reading old books

      The year of reading old books

      This year, I am doing something that feels unnatural to me. Instead of going out and looking for new books to add to my shelves, I’m going to look at those shelves for books…

    • Things I’m letting go of

      Things I’m letting go of

      Originally published on Substack In the first week of January, 2026, I got my hands on a few new journals. One is going to be used for Bible notes and prayer. The other is…

    • James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      Madison tends to melt into the background when compared to the other Founders. This doesn’t mean that he was less significant: he helped to shape our country into what she is now.

    • How the Post Office Created America

      How the Post Office Created America

      The Post Office became a much-needed social spot. Men and women went to gather their mail, enjoying chats with neighbors in the process.

    • 5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      This year, I was beckoned by the book 1776 by David McCullough. I remember purchasing it long ago, soon after it was published. I purchased it in the spirit of “Everyone is buying it. Therefore, it must also…

    • Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Why does Mary seem to get all of the blame for their broken marriage? While we’re at it, Why was Mary offered so little sympathy, even after her husband was killed by her side? 

    • The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      Much of the Washingtons’ union remains a mystery. After George’s death, Martha burned most of the letters they exchanged.

    • Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Indeed, if there were Founding Fathers, there must have been Founding Mothers, too—and foremost of them all is Martha Washington.

    How the Post Office Created America

    How the Post Office Created America

    The Post Office became a much-needed social spot. Men and women went to gather their mail, enjoying chats with neighbors in the process.

    • 3 Lessons We Learn Rereading Old Books

      Why have I decided to reread old favorites in 2026? I believe it will satisfy an emotional need. Venturing back to The Secret Garden will make me reminisce about childhood. A trip to Hogwarts…

    • The year of reading old books

      The year of reading old books

      This year, I am doing something that feels unnatural to me. Instead of going out and looking for new books to add to my shelves, I’m going to look at those shelves for books…

    • Things I’m letting go of

      Things I’m letting go of

      Originally published on Substack In the first week of January, 2026, I got my hands on a few new journals. One is going to be used for Bible notes and prayer. The other is…

    • James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      Madison tends to melt into the background when compared to the other Founders. This doesn’t mean that he was less significant: he helped to shape our country into what she is now.

    • How the Post Office Created America

      How the Post Office Created America

      The Post Office became a much-needed social spot. Men and women went to gather their mail, enjoying chats with neighbors in the process.

    • 5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      This year, I was beckoned by the book 1776 by David McCullough. I remember purchasing it long ago, soon after it was published. I purchased it in the spirit of “Everyone is buying it. Therefore, it must also…

    • Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Why does Mary seem to get all of the blame for their broken marriage? While we’re at it, Why was Mary offered so little sympathy, even after her husband was killed by her side? 

    • The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      Much of the Washingtons’ union remains a mystery. After George’s death, Martha burned most of the letters they exchanged.

    • Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Indeed, if there were Founding Fathers, there must have been Founding Mothers, too—and foremost of them all is Martha Washington.

    5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

    5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

    This year, I was beckoned by the book 1776 by David McCullough. I remember purchasing it long ago, soon after it was published. I purchased it in the spirit of “Everyone is buying it. Therefore, it must also…

    • 3 Lessons We Learn Rereading Old Books

      Why have I decided to reread old favorites in 2026? I believe it will satisfy an emotional need. Venturing back to The Secret Garden will make me reminisce about childhood. A trip to Hogwarts…

    • The year of reading old books

      The year of reading old books

      This year, I am doing something that feels unnatural to me. Instead of going out and looking for new books to add to my shelves, I’m going to look at those shelves for books…

    • Things I’m letting go of

      Things I’m letting go of

      Originally published on Substack In the first week of January, 2026, I got my hands on a few new journals. One is going to be used for Bible notes and prayer. The other is…

    • James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      Madison tends to melt into the background when compared to the other Founders. This doesn’t mean that he was less significant: he helped to shape our country into what she is now.

    • How the Post Office Created America

      How the Post Office Created America

      The Post Office became a much-needed social spot. Men and women went to gather their mail, enjoying chats with neighbors in the process.

    • 5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      This year, I was beckoned by the book 1776 by David McCullough. I remember purchasing it long ago, soon after it was published. I purchased it in the spirit of “Everyone is buying it. Therefore, it must also…

    • Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Why does Mary seem to get all of the blame for their broken marriage? While we’re at it, Why was Mary offered so little sympathy, even after her husband was killed by her side? 

    • The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      Much of the Washingtons’ union remains a mystery. After George’s death, Martha burned most of the letters they exchanged.

    • Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Indeed, if there were Founding Fathers, there must have been Founding Mothers, too—and foremost of them all is Martha Washington.

    Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

    Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

    Why does Mary seem to get all of the blame for their broken marriage? While we’re at it, Why was Mary offered so little sympathy, even after her husband was killed by her side? 

    • 3 Lessons We Learn Rereading Old Books

      Why have I decided to reread old favorites in 2026? I believe it will satisfy an emotional need. Venturing back to The Secret Garden will make me reminisce about childhood. A trip to Hogwarts…

    • The year of reading old books

      The year of reading old books

      This year, I am doing something that feels unnatural to me. Instead of going out and looking for new books to add to my shelves, I’m going to look at those shelves for books…

    • Things I’m letting go of

      Things I’m letting go of

      Originally published on Substack In the first week of January, 2026, I got my hands on a few new journals. One is going to be used for Bible notes and prayer. The other is…

    • James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      Madison tends to melt into the background when compared to the other Founders. This doesn’t mean that he was less significant: he helped to shape our country into what she is now.

    • How the Post Office Created America

      How the Post Office Created America

      The Post Office became a much-needed social spot. Men and women went to gather their mail, enjoying chats with neighbors in the process.

    • 5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      This year, I was beckoned by the book 1776 by David McCullough. I remember purchasing it long ago, soon after it was published. I purchased it in the spirit of “Everyone is buying it. Therefore, it must also…

    • Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Why does Mary seem to get all of the blame for their broken marriage? While we’re at it, Why was Mary offered so little sympathy, even after her husband was killed by her side? 

    • The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      Much of the Washingtons’ union remains a mystery. After George’s death, Martha burned most of the letters they exchanged.

    • Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Indeed, if there were Founding Fathers, there must have been Founding Mothers, too—and foremost of them all is Martha Washington.

    The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

    The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

    Much of the Washingtons’ union remains a mystery. After George’s death, Martha burned most of the letters they exchanged.

    • 3 Lessons We Learn Rereading Old Books

      Why have I decided to reread old favorites in 2026? I believe it will satisfy an emotional need. Venturing back to The Secret Garden will make me reminisce about childhood. A trip to Hogwarts…

    • The year of reading old books

      The year of reading old books

      This year, I am doing something that feels unnatural to me. Instead of going out and looking for new books to add to my shelves, I’m going to look at those shelves for books…

    • Things I’m letting go of

      Things I’m letting go of

      Originally published on Substack In the first week of January, 2026, I got my hands on a few new journals. One is going to be used for Bible notes and prayer. The other is…

    • James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      James Madison, Father of the Constitution

      Madison tends to melt into the background when compared to the other Founders. This doesn’t mean that he was less significant: he helped to shape our country into what she is now.

    • How the Post Office Created America

      How the Post Office Created America

      The Post Office became a much-needed social spot. Men and women went to gather their mail, enjoying chats with neighbors in the process.

    • 5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      5 Reasons to (Finally) Read 1776

      This year, I was beckoned by the book 1776 by David McCullough. I remember purchasing it long ago, soon after it was published. I purchased it in the spirit of “Everyone is buying it. Therefore, it must also…

    • Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Mary Todd Lincoln Wasn’t ‘Crazy’

      Why does Mary seem to get all of the blame for their broken marriage? While we’re at it, Why was Mary offered so little sympathy, even after her husband was killed by her side? 

    • The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      The Early Sorrows of Martha Washington

      Much of the Washingtons’ union remains a mystery. After George’s death, Martha burned most of the letters they exchanged.

    • Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

      Indeed, if there were Founding Fathers, there must have been Founding Mothers, too—and foremost of them all is Martha Washington.

    Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

    Martha Washington: The First Founding Mother

    Indeed, if there were Founding Fathers, there must have been Founding Mothers, too—and foremost of them all is Martha Washington.