Ever wondered what would happen if the 3rd Maine held the Peach Orchard at Gettysburg? I ran the scenario with ChatGPT, using it to roleplay Confederate commanders and refuse to go easy on me. The result? Two wildly different alternate histories—one implausible, one surprisingly believable—that reimagined the days after July 2, 1863.
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Thoughts On Teaching
I’m teaching three classes this year: 8th Grade English, 9th Grade World Cultures, and History Through Film. The last one is truly an elective for mostly upperclassmen (ironically, there are more girls than guys…so upperclasspeople?). So far, so good. However, I’m coming across a few issues. The first issue is realizing how lacking these kidsContinue reading “Thoughts On Teaching”
Southern Soul Quest: Brief Stay at Gettysburg
Alone in Gettysburg I’ve visited Gettysburg multiple times. I first walked the battlefield in middle school, excitedly leading my family on a tour. I distinctly remember my cousin Marielle being wicked uninterested. I camped on the battlefield during my 21st birthday. I hiked Little Round Top in my Confederate kit. I witnessed a company ofContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Brief Stay at Gettysburg”
Southern Soul Quest: Lounging in Charleston
I arrived in Charleston on my birthday. My plan was to stay with my cousin for two days. I ended up staying three or four days (thanks, Samantha!). Most of my time in Charleston was spent wandering, but I had BBQ and ice cream, enjoyed a cigar and some solitude, and I didn’t visit FortContinue reading “Southern Soul Quest: Lounging in Charleston”