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P.J. Sullivan

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Born
St. Louis, Missouri, The United States
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Studied history at Saint Louis University and pursued it in more than a dozen countries. Worked as a genealogist, editor, columnist, and cartoonist. Lived in New York, England, and Spain. Now based in Northern California. Co-author of a book of genealogy. Contributor to a blog called "The Contrary Perspective." ...more

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P.J. Sullivan The first rule of good writing is to have something to say, so get out there and experience the world.
P.J. Sullivan My most recent book, a book of authentic Civil War letters, was an outgrowth of my research into the history of my ancestors.
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Mostly Rapscallions

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DOES YOUR DOG LOVE YOU?

Does your dog love you? "Of course," you insist. But how can you be sure? As a rule, if you feed an animal it will stick around. But is that love? Is that loyalty? If you feed a cockroach it will stick around.

If dogs are capable of true love, what about their close cousins, the jackals and hyenas? Are they also inclined to amorousness? Where do you draw the line? Would you kiss a hyena? Would you Read more of this blog post »
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“It is surprising how many great men started out as horse thieves.”
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“When he won, it proved that God was on his side. When he didn't win, it meant that God wanted him to try harder.”
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