Jennie and Dianne are joined this week by returning guest, author and historian Pamela McColl, as they unravel the life and death of Ellen Clapsaddle, the remarkable American illustrator and commercial artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries whose postcards have become highly collectable in recent years. Ellen Clapsaddle's art featuring charming and whimsical children and holiday themes were especially popular prior to WWI. She became so successful she eventually moved to Germany where she invested in her own printing empire, but tragedy loomed on the horizon. Join us as we unveil the heartbreaking chapter in Clapsaddle's life—the unimaginable loss she faced when her Ordinary Extraordinary world was engulfed in flames.Photo of Ellen Clapsaddle and her artwork are in the public domain and were provided by Pamela McColl. Photos of the Clapsaddle family grave taken by Diane Frohne and posted to www.findagrave.com.Your Average Witch PodcastA podcast by and about your average witch, talking about witch life, witch stories, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Across the Counter Across the Counter exists to create space for real people to have honest...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

"I want to play a real man in all my films, and I define manhood simply: men should be tough, fair and courageous, never petty, never looking for a fight, but never backing down from one either." - John WayneJennie and Dianne are joined by Drifter and Gypsie of the Rebel at Large Adventure Podcast to explore the life of the man who became known to the world as John Wayne. For more than 50 years John Wayne appeared on the silver screen in more than 180 movies, most often portraying a cowboy and creating an image of the American West that became familiar to people around the world. Beyond his acting career, Wayne's larger-than-life persona and conservative political views made him a polarizing figure. He was admired by many for his rugged masculinity and strong moral compass, while others criticized him for his political affiliations and views on certain social issues. Even decades after his passing in 1979, John Wayne's popularity remains strong. His films are still beloved by audiences around the world, and his Ordinary Extraordinary legacy continues to be celebrated. Looking to add the Rebel at Large Adventure podcast to your list ? Visit their website here:https://rebelatlarge.com/Resources used to research this episode include:, CTD. "Some of The Best John Wayne Quotes And Words of Wisdom ." https://www.countrythangdaily.com. 27 Apr. 2023. www.countrythangdaily.com/john-wayne-quotes/. Accessed 21 May 2023., Topix Media Lab. "10 of the Best John Wayne Quotes ." https://onnewsstandsnow.com. 13 Mar. 2019. onnewsstandsnow.com/blogs/articles/10-of-the-best-john-wayne-quotes-1. Accessed 21 May 2023. "JOHN WAYNE’S LIFE ." https://www.johnwayne.com. www.johnwayne.com/about/john-waynes-life/. Accessed 24 May 2023. "John Wayne's Family Legacy ." https://www.johnwayne.com. www.johnwayne.com/about/john-waynes-family-legacy/. Accessed 21 May 2023. "John Wayne's Career." https://www.johnwayne.com. www.johnwayne.com/about/john-waynes-career/. Accessed 21 May 2023., Biography . "John Wayne." https://www.biography.com. 14 Sep. 2022. www.biography.com/actors/john-wayne. Accessed 21 May 2023. "Meet All Of John Wayne’s Wives – Including 1 Who Tried To Shoot Him Dead ." https://classiccountrymusic.com. classiccountrymusic.com/meet-all-of-john-waynes-wives-including-1-who-tried-to-shoot-him-dead/. Accessed 21 May 2023.Quail, Ale And. "Batjac Productions." https://en.m.wikipedia.org. 22 Mar. 2023. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batjac_Productions#:~:text=Batjac%20Productions%20is%20an%20independent,produce%20and%20star%20in%20movies. Accessed 21 May 2023.Beck, June. "Maureen O'Hara's Tribute to John Wayne." https://www.cowboysindians.com. 1 July 2007. www.cowboysindians.com/2015/10/maureen-oharas-tribute-to-john-wayne/#:~:text=Maureen%20O'Hara%20not%20only,was%20his%20longtime%20close%20friend. Accessed 21 May 2023. "History ." https://www.dignitymemorial.com. www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/corona-del-mar/pacific-view-memorial-park-and-mortuary/4799. Accessed 21 May 2023.Eyman, Scott. John Wayne: The Life and Legend. New York , Simon & Schuster , 2015, pp. 1-696.Your Average Witch PodcastA podcast by and about your average witch, talking about witch life, witch stories, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

In this episode Jennie and Dianne journey through the intertwining worlds of music, storytelling, history, and cemeteries. This week the ladies are joined by musicians Patrick Dyer Wolf and Avi Vinocur from folk rock band Goodnight, Texas. Together they explore the connection between music and storytelling, discussing how the melodies and lyrics of many of their songs serve as vessels for untold tales, even those rooted in the history of cemeteries. Listen along on this captivating voyage through the Ordinary Extraordinary world of songwriting, storytelling, history, and of course cemeteries.For tour dates, band merchandise, and all things Goodnight, Texas visit their website:https://hiwearegoodnighttexashowareyou.com/Your Average Witch PodcastA podcast by and about your average witch, talking about witch life, witch stories, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Across the Counter Across the Counter exists to create space for real people to have honest...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Jennie and Dianne conclude their series on fraternal organizations in this episode, where they explore a distinctively American fraternity formed with the purpose of assisting veterans of the Union army after the American Civil War. Known as the Grand Army of the Republic, or simply G.A.R., it served as a social and political platform for Union veterans and their families. The GAR passionately advocated for veterans' rights, including benefits such as pensions and healthcare. Additionally, it played a crucial role in establishing Memorial Day as a national holiday, commemorating the sacrifice of fallen soldiers. - "For I ‘listed in this army, Not exactly to my mind; But my country called for helpers, And I couldn’t stay behind."  - Mary Woolsey HowlandTo learn more about the Association for Gravestone Studies, please visit their website: https://gravestonestudies.org/Resources used to research this episode include: Green, Jocelyn. "Civil War Songs and Poems ." https://www.jocelyngreen.com. 21 June 2012. www.jocelyngreen.com/2012/06/21/civil-war-songs-and-poems. Accessed 7 May 2023., Meleager91. "Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial ." https://en.m.wikipedia.org. 10 Mar. 2023. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephenson_Grand_Army_of_the_Republic_Memorial#Design_and_location. Accessed 7 May 2023.Wiley Wolf, Jeannie. "Decoding Civil War gravestones." https://thecourier.com. 28 May 2022. thecourier.com/news/389214/decoding-civil-war-gravestones/. Accessed 7 May 2023.Waskie, Anthony . "The Grand Army of the Republic ." https://www.essentialcivilwarcurriculum.com. www.essentialcivilwarcurriculum.com/the-grand-army-of-the-republic.html. Accessed 7 May 2023.Smith Jr , Albert E, and Will Elsburry. "Grand Army of the Republic and Kindred Societies: A Guide to Resources in the General Collections of the Library of Congress ." https://guides.loc.gov. edited by Candice Buchanan , 29 Jan. 2021. guides.loc.gov/grand-army-of-the-republic. Accessed 7 May 2023.Your Average Witch PodcastA podcast by and about your average witch, talking about witch life, witch stories, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Across the Counter Across the Counter exists to create space for real people to have honest...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Join Jennie and Dianne as they dive into the origins of the Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization founded on the values of Friendship, Charity, and Benevolence. Discover how the story of Damon and Pythias inspired Justus H. Rathbone to create this organization and how it became the first fraternal organization in the United States to be chartered through an Act of Congress. Tune in to hear about the Ordinary Extraordinary history of this organization and the impact it has had on communities across America in the decades after the Civil War. Resources used to research this episode include:Newell, Aimee. "Justus H. Rathbone ." https://nationalheritagemuseum.typepad.com. 12 Dec. 2013. nationalheritagemuseum.typepad.com/library_and_archives/justus-h-rathbone/. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.Kennedy , William D. "Justus H. Rathbone ." https://en-academic.com. en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/8896932. Accessed 30 Apr. 2023.Van Druen, Hans. "Knights of Pythias." http://www.stichtingargus.nl. 6 Jan. 2023. www.stichtingargus.nl/vrijmetselarij/pythias_en.html. Accessed 30 Apr. 2023.Of American History , National Museum . "Knights of Pythias ." https://americanhistory.si.edu. americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_324730. Accessed 30 Apr. 2023.Nerney, Sarah. "A Knight Unlike Any Other: John Mitchell Jr. & The Knights Of Pythias ." https://uncommonwealth.virginiamemory.com. 16 Dec. 2015. uncommonwealth.virginiamemory.com/blog/2015/12/16/a-knight-unlike-any-other/. Accessed 30 Apr. 2023. "Knights of Pythias ." https://en.m.wikipedia.org. 6 Apr. 2023. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_of_Pythias. Accessed 30 Apr. 2023.Gilbert, William S. "Damon Vs. Pythias ." https://www.poemhunter.com. www.poemhunter.com/poem/damon-vs-pythias/. Accessed 30 Apr. 2023.The following images are in the Public Domin in the U.S.: Still from the American film Damon and Pythias (1914), Photo of Justus H. Rathbone, Knights of Pythias Membership Certificate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/public_domain)Your Average Witch PodcastA podcast by and about your average witch, talking about witch life, witch stories, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify