(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) I Talk to Dead People by Jim Potter Cemeteries are outdoor museums. The first time I visited Richard Borchart’s grave and talked to him, I didn’t have much to say. I was upset with him for leaving his family behind. My judgmental attitude was influenced by a stinging comment made by a newspaper editor who blamed Richard for killing himself by choosing to drink while hunting. When the dead were gone, … [Read more...] about Researching Robert
Author Jim Potter
Researching Robert
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the play button.) Researching Robert: PREFACE By Jim Potter Robert Parks, about 1915 Author's collection Click image to enlarge Robert Parks lived a relatively short life, dying at age thirty-one, but from my perspective, it's an adventure worth reviewing. He was born in Inman, Kansas, in 1897. You won’t find his name in history books. Except for family, he’s nearly forgotten. I’m working to resurrect Robert’s name into the 21st … [Read more...] about Researching Robert
