LINES OF THE DAY

". . . But the past does not exist independently from the present. Indeed, the past is only past because there is a present, just as I can point to something over there only because I am here. But nothing is inherently over there or here. In that sense, the past has no content. The past -- or more accurately, pastness -- is a position. Thus, in no way can we identify the past as past." p. 15

". . . But we may want to keep in mind that deeds and words are not as distinguishable as often we presume. History does not belong only to its narrators, professional or amateur. While some of us debate what history is or was, others take it into their own hands." p. 153

Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History (1995) by Michel-Rolph Trouillot

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Baltimore, Maryland & Baltimore, County Cork

So, this is where Baltimore originates, though they are not pronounced the same.

That Brugger Maryland history that's so heavy -- no matter.  El V grabbed it the minute he left the dinner table.

Thus poor me am left with Wikipedia, which Brugger did not have, thus he didn't include the information as to the origin of 'Baltimore,' beyond the investment of the title upon Secretary of State, Sir George Calvert by King James in the 17th century, which passed to his son, Sir Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore.

The Maryland land grant was given to Sir Cecil. The first Lord Baltimore, Sir George, got lands in Newfoundland. In all cases, boats, coasts, ports, fish, naval trade was the portion of the Baltimores, back on the old sod or in the New World, north or south.

It seems prophetic that my favorite season of  The Wire, was themed around Baltimore's port and dock workers.

2 comments:

K. said...

I've lived in one and been to the other. Like virtually all Irish seaside villages, Baltimore is quaint, sleepy, and has an incomparable view. When you're taking a pint in pub on the banks of Irish river, lake, or harbor, you're quickly convinced that there's no better place in the world to have a beer.

Foxessa said...

I don't know why but it delights me to know somebody who has drunk beer in the County Cork Baltimore.

Thanks for saying so!

Love, C.