From Gary Wills pondering his Georgia Grandmother’s indomitable turn-of-the-century prejudices by way of the Dish.
Wills wrote a marvelous book about the Gettysburg address which, alas, I only got half way through.
About the author
Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:https://duluthreader.com/contributors/h/84/284-harry-welty